The Veteran's service-connected cerebral ataxia due to encephalitis is rated at 10 percent, and the Board denied an increased rating as there was no evidence of active encephalitis or other residuals that would warrant a higher rating.
The deciding factor: There is no current evidence of active encephalitis or other residuals from encephalitis that would support a higher rating for cerebral ataxia.
- Claimed conditions
- Cerebral Ataxia, Encephalitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- October 22, 2020
- Citation
- 20068398
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- Denied
The Veteran's service-connected encephalitis has been rated at 10 percent since November 16, 1953, and from March 17, 1956, to September 29, 2009. The appeal is denied as the criteria for a higher rating are not met.
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- Dismissed
The veteran's appeal requests for both increased disability rating and service connection were dismissed due to untimely filing.
- Denied
The Veteran's service-connected encephalitis has been rated at 10 percent since November 16, 1953, and from March 17, 1956, to September 29, 2009. The appeal is denied as the current rating adequately reflects the severity of his condition.
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