The Veteran's cerebral ataxia, manifested by unsteady gait and impaired coordination, has been rated as 20 percent disabling since November 16, 2000. The rating for right knee instability and arthritis, and the rating for right knee scar have not yet been assigned effective dates.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's cerebral ataxia resulted in moderate neurological impairment affecting gait, coordination, and speech, which was rated as 20 percent disabling under Diagnostic Code 8520 (Incomplete paralysis of the sciatic nerve).
- Claimed conditions
- Cerebral Ataxia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- August 13, 2014
- Citation
- 1436150
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for service connection for Cerebral Ataxia is remanded due to duty-to-assist errors and the need for a VA examination. The examiner must determine if the condition is related to his active service, including toxic exposure as a maintenance technician.
- Denied
The Veteran's service-connected cerebral ataxia due to encephalitis is rated at 10 percent, and the Board denied an increased rating as there was no evidence of active encephalitis or other residuals that would warrant a higher rating.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development to obtain relevant medical records and determine the nature and etiology of his claimed conditions.
- Denied
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