The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for progressive supranuclear palsy was denied. The Board also granted SMC for aid and attendance based on the Veteran's need for assistance due to his service-connected disabilities, including dementia and tremors of upper extremities. However, the claim for SMC for loss of use of lower extremities was not granted as it would have required a separate disability basis.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's progressive supranuclear palsy warranted only a 30% rating due to its severity and other service-connected disabilities that rendered him in need of aid and attendance. The Board found no additional loss of use of lower extremities for SMC purposes.
- Claimed conditions
- progressive supranuclear palsy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 10, 2023
- Citation
- 23014821
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Whole decision: Granted
The Board granted service connection for progressive supranuclear palsy, finding a link to toxic chemical exposure during the Veteran's military service.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
The appeal for service connection for progressive supranuclear palsy and anxiety disorder is dismissed as the Veteran's symptoms are subsumed by an already awarded service connection for progressive supranuclear palsy with dementia.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate development regarding the Veteran's claimed exposure to herbicides at Eglin AFB and an insufficient medical opinion regarding his progressive supranuclear palsy and muscular disorder. The AOJ is instructed to complete these tasks before further adjudication.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board denied service connection for progressive supranuclear palsy, finding that the evidence did not support a link to active service or herbicide exposure.
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