The Veteran's stooped posture, secondary to Parkinson's disease, is currently rated at 20 percent and the Board found that a higher rating is not warranted.
The deciding factor: The VA examination showed forward flexion of 75 degrees and extension to 15 degrees without additional loss of function or range of motion after three repetitions. The examiner noted no guarding, muscle spasm, or ankylosis.
- Claimed conditions
- stooped posture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 6, 2020
- Citation
- 20071971
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal for earlier effective dates and increased ratings has been withdrawn by the Veteran's attorney, resulting in the dismissal of the appeal.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran is granted an initial minimum evaluation of 30 percent for Parkinson's disease with stooped posture.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for service connection and related ratings have been denied.,No new or material evidence was submitted within the one-year period following the July 2019 rating decision, which is required to reopen a previously denied claim.
- Whole decision: Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for several conditions effective April 16, 2007, but no earlier, and denied a rating in excess of 30 percent for constipation. SMC based on the need for aid and attendance was granted from August 30, 2013.
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