The Veteran's service-connected bradykinesia, tremors, and muscle rigidity of the bilateral upper extremities result in loss of use of both hands, warranting a 100% rating. The Veteran is also entitled to SMC at the rate authorized under subsection (m) for loss of use of both hands.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected bradykinesia, tremors, and muscle rigidity meet the criteria for loss of use of both hands as defined by VA regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- bradykinesia, tremors, muscle rigidity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- December 4, 2024
- Citation
- A24080402
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What this means for you
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