The Board denied increased ratings for various conditions, including loss of the sense of smell, urinary problems, erectile dysfunction, and Parkinson's disease, among others.

The deciding factor: The Veteran's claims were denied as the evidence did not support a higher rating for any of the conditions on appeal.

Claimed conditions

loss of the sense of smell, urinary problems, erectile dysfunction, thoracolumbar spine degenerative arthritis with bilateral sciatic nerve involvement, mild incomplete paralysis of twelfth (hypoglossal) cranial nerve, left-sided stooped posture, right-sided stooped posture, mild incomplete paralysis of the left lower extremity sciatic nerve, moderate incomplete paralysis of the right lower extremity sciatic nerve, minor involvement of the left upper extremity manifested by mild incomplete paralysis of lower radicular group, Parkinson's disease with major involvement of the right upper extremity manifested by moderate incomplete paralysis of lower radicular group, moderate incomplete paralysis of the seventh (facial) cranial nerve with left-sided loss of automatic movement, moderate incomplete paralysis of the seventh (facial) cranial nerve with right-sided loss of automatic movement, moderate difficulty chewing and swallowing

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

December 17, 2025

Citation

A25109129

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