The Board denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for facial neuropathy of the seventh (facial) cranial nerve, finding that the Veteran's symptoms most closely approximated moderate incomplete paralysis.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed moderate intermittent pain and decreased sensation consistent with a 10% disability rating, but not severe or complete paralysis warranting higher ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- Facial neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- September 18, 2024
- Citation
- A24057896
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