The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a stroke is granted. The rating for hypertension remains at 10 percent, and the Veteran's major depressive disorder continues to be rated at 50 percent. The Veteran's SMC application based on housebound status or permanent need for aid and attendance is denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's stroke residuals are service-connected as they were caused by his service-connected hypertension. His hypertension remains at a 10 percent rating due to the absence of diastolic pressure predominantly 100mm or more. The major depressive disorder continues to be rated at 50 percent, reflecting significant occupational and social impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- stroke, hypertension, major depressive disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- December 15, 2022
- Citation
- A22025449
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What this means for you
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