The Veteran's initial claim of service connection for residuals of a left cerebrovascular accident was granted, and he is currently rated at 10 percent for this condition. His coronary artery disease has been rated as 30 percent disabling since May 3, 2012.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected conditions have not required any changes in rating based on the provided information.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Cerebrovascular Accident, Dysarthria, Frequent Loss of Ability to Taste, Problems Pronouncing Simple Words, Difficulty Swallowing, Extreme Sensitivity to Hot and Cold Liquids or Food
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 14, 2014
- Citation
- 1401932
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- Granted
The Veteran's xerostomia with difficulty swallowing and difficulty speaking is now rated at 10 percent, effective as of the date of this decision. The claim for a separate rating for dental or oral conditions due to xerostomia was denied.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and an increased rating for urinary incontinence, dysarthria, dysphagia, and chronic constipation as residuals of right pontine stroke.
- Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for difficulty swallowing, stooped posture on the right and left sides, constipation, sexual dysfunction (erectile dysfunction), and loss of use of a creative organ. However, it denied higher ratings for these conditions as well as increased ratings for nerve impairments.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and evaluations. The issues include depressive disorder, SCA with ataxia, dysarthria, left- or right-hand disabilities, dizziness, memory loss, and TDIU.
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