The Veteran's facial masking due to Parkinson's disease is not rated higher than a compensable level.,Since March 6, 2018, the Veteran's tremors of the left upper extremity are rated at 40 percent. Prior to that date, they were rated at 20 percent.
The deciding factor: The VA examination conducted on March 6, 2018, showed moderate tremors in the right upper extremity.
- Claimed conditions
- Facial masking due to Parkinson's disease, Tremors of the left upper extremity, Tremors of the right upper extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- October 15, 2018
- Citation
- 18142415
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