The veteran was granted an initial evaluation of 50 percent, but no higher, from July 27, 2000, through February 5, 2004, for status post dissection of the left internal carotid artery, with left parietal stroke, cognitive impairment, and right-sided paresthesias. The veteran was also granted an initial evaluation in excess of 20 percent from May 4, 2004, for weakness of the right upper extremity, but not more than 10 percent for weakness of the right lower extremity.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the severity and impact of the veteran's symptoms as documented in medical records and examinations.
- Claimed conditions
- status post dissection of the left internal carotid artery, left parietal stroke, right-sided paresthesias, dementia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 20, 2008
- Citation
- 0816571
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Denied
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- Remanded (sent back)
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