Partly granted
The Board denied increased ratings for Parkinsonism and CAD, but granted SMC based on the loss of use of the hands and need for regular aid and attendance.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a finding of severe or complete paralysis in either upper extremity, nor was there sufficient evidence to establish separate service connection for mental manifestations associated with Parkinsonism. The Veteran's CAD was rated based on ongoing medication management.
- Claimed conditions
- Parkinsonism with right upper extremity bradykinesia, tremors, and muscle rigidity, Left upper extremity bradykinesia, tremors, and muscle rigidity, Mental manifestations of depression and cognitive impairment associated with Parkinsonism, Coronary artery disease (CAD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 18, 2025
- Citation
- A25109361
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