The Veteran's depressive disorder is rated at 40 percent, effective from the date of the decision.,Residuals of CVA with right lower extremity weakness and numbness are now rated at 40 percent, effective since March 27, 2008. The left lower extremity weakness and numbness remain rated at 30 percent, while the right upper extremity weakness and numbness is also rated at 30 percent.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's depressive disorder symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating as they were found to be less severe than those required for a 100% rating. The residuals of CVA with right lower extremity weakness and numbness, left lower extremity weakness and numbness, and right upper extremity weakness and numbness all met their respective criteria for the increased ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- Depressive Disorder, Residuals of Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA) with Right Lower Extremity Weakness and Numbness, Left Lower Extremity Weakness and Numbness, Right Upper Extremity Weakness and Numbness
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- November 5, 2019
- Citation
- 19183847
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