The Veteran's cervical spine disability, including his left arm and leg impairments, resulted in complete paralysis of the left side from January 5, 2015. The Veteran was granted separate ratings for each affected limb.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's cervical spine disability led to complete paralysis on the left side, which warranted the highest possible rating under DC 8520 (complete paralysis of a major peripheral nerve).
- Claimed conditions
- mandible fracture, fifth cervical vertebral compression fracture, restrictive lung disease, left arm incomplete paralysis, left arm paralysis, right arm incomplete paralysis, left leg incomplete paralysis, left leg paralysis, right leg paralysis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 80%
- Decision date
- November 23, 2021
- Citation
- 21070138
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