The Veteran's cachexia, also claimed as malnutrition, was granted service connection on the basis that it was caused by his service-connected loss of teeth. The rating for his loss of teeth was increased to 40 percent. SMC based on need for aid and attendance (A&A) was granted.
The deciding factor: The evidence supported finding that the Veteran's cachexia was caused by his service-connected loss of teeth, leading to service connection being granted.
- Claimed conditions
- cachexia, malnutrition
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- September 13, 2022
- Citation
- 22052010
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What this means for you
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