The Board denied higher ratings for several service-connected conditions, granted a 30% rating for constipation as a residual of Parkinson's disease, and granted a 10% rating for loss of sense of smell beginning November 22, 2022.

The deciding factor: The decision was based on the severity of the Veteran's symptoms and whether they met or exceeded the criteria for higher ratings under applicable diagnostic codes.

Claimed conditions

sigmoid colectomy with colostomy and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), urinary tract condition, speech changes as residuals of Parkinson's disease, constipation as a residual of Parkinson's disease, loss of sense of smell residual of Parkinson's disease, stooped posture residual of Parkinson's disease, right loss of automatic movements residual of Parkinson's disease, left loss of automatic movements residual of Parkinson's disease, depression with cognitive impairment or dementia

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

February 10, 2025

Citation

A25011946

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