The Veteran's nephropathy with hypertension is granted a 100% disability rating effective August 31, 2016.,The Veteran's bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy of the femoral nerve and peripheral vascular disease of the bilateral lower extremities are each granted a 60% disability rating effective December 13, 2017.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the Veteran required regular dialysis due to his severe kidney disease, which meets the criteria for a 100% disability rating under Diagnostic Code 7541.,The VA examiner found moderate incomplete paralysis of the femoral nerve in both lower extremities, which supports the grant of a 60% disability rating for each condition.
- Claimed conditions
- Nephropathy with hypertension, Bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy of the femoral nerve, Peripheral vascular disease of bilateral lower extremities
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- May 28, 2020
- Citation
- 20036711
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- Granted
The Veteran's nephropathy with hypertension was rated at 80% effective September 22, 2017. The RO restored the original rating of 10% for residuals of a stroke and assigned an effective date of August 13, 2013. Effective dates were also granted for bowel function impairment and aphasia associated with the Veteran's stroke. The Veteran was awarded TDIU as of October 19, 2015.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities necessitate the need for regular aid and assistance, leading to a grant of special monthly compensation (SMC) based on aid and attendance.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including an examination and issuance of a statement of the case.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities are at least as likely as not of such severity as to prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment, thus meeting the criteria for TDIU.
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