The Veteran's service-connected multiple myeloma has been in remission for some time and is associated with normal hemoglobin levels on testing. The Veteran's service-connected loss of sensation of the left side of the face, as a residual of multiple myeloma, results in not more than moderate incomplete paralysis of the fifth cranial nerve affecting only the left side of the face. The Veteran's service-connected loss of the left mandibular ramus, as a residual of multiple myeloma, is manifested by loss of not more than one-half of the ramus, with only unilateral involvement and not encompassing any loss of continuity.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's multiple myeloma has been in remission for some time and associated with normal hemoglobin levels. The loss of sensation on the left side of the face is manifested by moderate incomplete paralysis of the fifth cranial nerve affecting only the left side of the face, while the loss of the left mandibular ramus results in a loss of not more than one-half of the ramus.
- Claimed conditions
- Multiple Myeloma
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- January 3, 2013
- Citation
- 1300249
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