The Veteran's claim for a separate rating for neuropathic pain secondary to Frey’s Syndrome was denied. The initial rating of 30 percent for Frey’s Syndrome from April 16, 2007 to November 16, 2017 was granted. A maximum schedular rating of 50 percent for Frey’s Syndrome from November 17, 2017 to the present was granted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a separate neuropathic pain disability and were considered part of his service-connected Frey’s Syndrome. The initial rating of 30 percent was granted as he experienced incomplete severe paralysis from April 16, 2007 to November 16, 2017. A maximum schedular rating of 50 percent was granted as he experienced complete paralysis from November 17, 2017 onwards.
- Claimed conditions
- Frey’s Syndrome, neuropathic pain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- August 3, 2018
- Citation
- 18123732
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