Granted
The Board granted an initial 10 percent rating for the Veteran's speech impairment, finding that it was productive of moderate incomplete paralysis of the tenth cranial nerve.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the evidence showing some complaints of stuttering and occasional speech hesitation, warranting a 10 percent rating under DC 8210 but not higher.
- Claimed conditions
- speech impairment
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- February 26, 2025
- Citation
- A25017263
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