The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened and granted.,Effective May 24, 2017, the Veteran is now entitled to service connection for various conditions including Parkinson’s disease with weakness of the left lower extremity, right knee strain, instability and subluxation, loss of sense of smell, constipation, and other related issues.
The deciding factor: The Veteran submitted new evidence that was both new and material, reopening his claims.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Shoulder Disability, Prostate Condition (claimed as prostate cancer and elevated PSA level), Cardiovascular Condition (claimed as heart attack), Peripheral Neuropathy of the Left Lower Extremity, Peripheral Neuropathy of the Right Lower Extremity, Parkinson's Disease with Weakness of the Left Lower Extremity, Weakness of the Right Lower Extremity associated with Parkinson’s disease, Weakness of the Left Upper Extremity associated with Parkinson’s disease, Weakness of the Right Upper Extremity associated with Parkinson’s disease, Impairment of the Seventh Cranial Nerve, Left associated with Parkinson’s disease, Impairment of the Seventh Cranial Nerve, Right associated with Parkinson’s disease, Impairment of the Tenth Cranial Nerve, Left associated with Parkinson’s disease, Impairment of the Tenth Cranial Nerve, Right associated with Parkinson’s disease, Impairment of the Eleventh Cranial Nerve, Left associated with Parkinson’s disease, Impairment of the Eleventh Cranial Nerve, Right associated with Parkinson’s disease, Loss of Sense of Smell associated with Parkinson’s disease, Constipation associated with Parkinson’s disease, Right Knee Strain, Right Knee Instability and Subluxation
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- June 9, 2020
- Citation
- 20039207
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- Remanded (sent back)
The claims for service connection for right and left shoulder disabilities are remanded. The claim for sleep disorder (claimed as sleep apnea) remains denied.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right and left shoulder disabilities, finding insufficient evidence to establish an in-service event or injury related to his shoulders. The Veteran's current shoulder conditions are not linked to his military service.
- Granted
The Veteran's right and left knee strains, as well as shin splints, were granted increased ratings. The Veteran also received special monthly compensation at the housebound rate from October 25, 2017 to March 11, 2024.
- Granted
The Veteran's right shoulder disability, low back condition, bilateral knee disabilities, and left shoulder strain have been granted service connection. The Veteran's low back condition has been increased to a 40 percent evaluation, while the bilateral knee conditions remain at their current 10 percent evaluations.
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