The Board has restored the disability ratings and SMC for the Veteran's neurocognitive disorder, Churg-Stauss syndrome and pulmonary fibrosis, as well as special monthly compensation (SMC) based on statutory housebound criteria.
The deciding factor: The reduction in disability ratings was improper due to lack of evidence showing actual improvement in the Veteran’s ability to function under ordinary conditions of life and work.
- Claimed conditions
- Neurocognitive disorder, Churg-Stauss syndrome and pulmonary fibrosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- January 28, 2021
- Citation
- 21005044
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