The Veteran's left hand disability is rated at 40 percent effective September 24, 2008. His benign prostatic hypertrophy is rated at 60 percent effective February 24, 2009.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms of severe incomplete paralysis in his left hand and urinary leakage necessitating absorbent materials more than four times per day met the criteria for the assigned ratings under Diagnostic Codes 8515 and 7527 respectively.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Carpal Tunnel Syndrome with Left Thumb Degenerative Joint Disease, Status Post Arthroplasty, Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- November 17, 2011
- Citation
- 1142515
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- Granted
The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation (SMC) under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(o) and (r)(1) based on his need for aid and attendance due to service-connected disabilities.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected benign prostatic hypertrophy is granted with a disability rating of 20 percent, effective February 26, 2016.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to inadequate opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's right knee and left hip disabilities, as well as his prostate disability. The issues remain in a state of equipoise.
- Granted
The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, hypertension, and BPH are all found to be related to his service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder. The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for these conditions.
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