The Veteran's service-connected left side tic douloureux is currently rated at a 10 percent disability rating, which reflects moderate incomplete paralysis of the left cranial nerve V.
The deciding factor: The July 2015 VA examination indicated that the Veteran presented with incomplete and moderate paralysis of the left side cranial nerve V, resulting in symptoms such as numbness on the left side of his face and tongue, difficulty chewing, and drooling. These findings supported a 10 percent disability rating under Diagnostic Code 8205.
- Claimed conditions
- left side tic douloureux, cranial nerve damage
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- June 23, 2017
- Citation
- 1723771
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