Denied
The Board denied higher ratings for Parkinsonism with sleep disturbances, right and left upper extremity tremors with bradykinesia, stooped posture affecting the right and left sides, balance impairment with bradykinesia of the lower extremities, and erectile dysfunction. However, it granted special monthly compensation based on a need for regular aid and attendance from May 9, 2019.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show symptoms or impairment that more nearly approximated the criteria for higher ratings, but chronic sleep impairment and anxiety caused occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.
- Claimed conditions
- Parkinsonism with sleep disturbances, right upper extremity tremors with bradykinesia, left upper extremity tremors with bradykinesia, stooped posture affecting the right side, stooped posture affecting the left side, balance impairment with bradykinesia of the lower extremities, erectile dysfunction
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 4, 2025
- Citation
- A25105869
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