The Veteran's service-connected residuals of left cortical stroke and middle cerebral artery stenosis with residual right sided facial weakness are rated at 10 percent, which is the maximum schedular rating available. The Veteran's neurocognitive disorder associated with these conditions has also been rated at 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The preponderance of evidence shows that the residuals of left cortical stroke and middle cerebral artery stenosis do not more closely approximate severe incomplete paralysis or complete paralysis of the seventh cranial nerve, warranting a higher rating. The Veteran's neurocognitive disorder is rated at 10 percent as it does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Left cortical stroke, Middle cerebral artery stenosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- October 7, 2019
- Citation
- 19177198
What this means for you
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