The Veteran's lymphedema of the left face is rated at 100 percent, effective August 29, 2016. The partial left facial nerve disability affecting the left cranial nerve VII (facial nerve) is granted a separate rating of 100 percent from August 29, 2016. Separate ratings for partial left facial nerve disabilities affecting other cranial nerves are also granted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's lymphedema was rated at 100 percent effective August 29, 2016 based on the severity of his symptoms and need for continuous treatment. The partial left facial nerve disability affecting the left cranial nerve VII (facial nerve) is also rated at 100 percent from that date due to severe incomplete paralysis.
- Claimed conditions
- Lymphedema, Partial Left Facial Nerve Disability (Left Cranial Nerve VII, Facial Nerve)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- August 9, 2023
- Citation
- 23044437
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