The Veteran's bilateral dry eye syndrome is rated at 20 percent as of July 28, 2020. The initial combined rating for tremors of all four extremities remains denied. Effective January 5, 2021, the Veteran receives separate ratings of 40 percent for right upper extremity tremors and 30 percent for left upper extremity tremors.
The deciding factor: The tremors are rated under DC 8512 based on their impact on the lower radicular group of the upper extremities, which is most analogous to incomplete paralysis. The Veteran's tremors are found to be moderate in severity as they interfere with daily activities and work performance but do not prevent full-time employment or basic self-care.
- Claimed conditions
- Bilateral Dry Eye Syndrome, Tremors of all four extremities
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- September 17, 2024
- Citation
- A24057046
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