The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including Parkinson's disease and related symptoms, have resulted in a loss of use of one lower extremity (left) due to the need for regular and constant use of assistive devices such as a wheeled walker and electronic wheelchair/scooter. This has led to a permanent and total disability rating, qualifying him for specially adapted housing benefits.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected Parkinson's disease and related symptoms have resulted in severe limitations that preclude locomotion without the aid of assistive devices such as a wheeled walker and electronic wheelchair/scooter.
- Claimed conditions
- Coronary artery disease (CAD), Congestive heart failure, Myocardial infarction, Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Cerebrovascular accident (stroke) associated with hypertension, Parkinson's disease, Convergence insufficiency, Impairment of the sciatic nerve, Bradykinesia, tremor, muscle rigidity and stiffness in right upper extremity, Bradykinesia, tremor, muscle rigidity and stiffness in left upper extremity, Sciatic nerve impairment in left lower extremity, Impairment with sleep, Difficulty chewing and swallowing, Impairment with speech, Chronic constipation, Bradykinesia, tremor, muscle rigidity and stiffness in right lower extremity, Stooped posture, Hypertension, Loss of use sense of smell, Tinnitus, Loss of automatic movements, Chipped front teeth, Residuals of nasal fracture, Erectile dysfunction, Hearing loss
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- June 15, 2020
- Citation
- 20040509
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