The Board denied higher ratings for the Veteran's service-connected paresthesias of his left and right upper extremities, dysphonia affecting cranial nerves XII on both sides, and disabilities of cranial nerves IX on both sides. However, it granted separate 10 percent ratings for each disability of cranial nerve IX.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support higher ratings due to the mild nature of the symptoms, while the moderate incomplete paralysis in the glossopharyngeal nerves warranted a separate rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Paresthesias, left upper extremity, Paresthesias, right upper extremity, Dysphonia, left side cranial nerve XII (hypoglossal nerve), Dysphonia, right side cranial nerve XII (hypoglossal nerve), Disability of the left cranial nerve IX (glossopharyngeal nerve), Disability of the right cranial nerve IX (glossopharyngeal nerve)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- April 30, 2025
- Citation
- A25039446
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
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