The Veteran's bradykinesia of the left upper extremity due to Parkinson’s disease is rated at 60 percent from November 3, 2016 to January 25, 2018.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the Veteran's bradykinesia more nearly approximated complete paralysis of the minor limb during this period.
- Claimed conditions
- bradykinesia, Parkinson’s disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- December 22, 2020
- Citation
- A20019099
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- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including Parkinson's disease and related symptoms, were granted effective as of August 10, 2022, based on the PACT Act. The effective date is set to the day after the enactment of the PACT Act.
- Denied
The Veteran's claims for higher initial disability ratings for balance impairment, bradykinesia, freezing of gait, and dyskinesia in both lower extremities were denied as the evidence did not show marked muscle atrophy or complete paralysis.
- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran requires regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities, leading to a grant of special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected bradykinesia, tremors, and muscle rigidity of the bilateral upper extremities result in loss of use of both hands, warranting a 100% rating. The Veteran is also entitled to SMC at the rate authorized under subsection (m) for loss of use of both hands.
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