The Board granted the veteran's claims for an initial evaluation in excess of 40 percent for residuals of hemiparesis of the left lower extremity, due to closed head trauma; a staged evaluation in excess of 50 percent for organic brain syndrome, due to closed head trauma (on and subsequent to December 14, 1999); an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for weakness of the right lower extremity, due to closed head trauma; and an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for a seizure disorder. The Board also granted special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance due to loss of use of both legs.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the veteran's conditions were related to his service-connected disabilities, meeting the criteria for direct service connection.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of hemiparesis of the left lower extremity, weakness of the right lower extremity, organic brain syndrome, abnormal patellofemoral mechanics, status post left knee lateral release, seizure disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- February 24, 2006
- Citation
- 0605405
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
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