The Veteran's service-connected residuals of stroke have been granted, including paresthesias of the bilateral upper extremities and facial numbness/weakness/droop. A separate 10 percent rating has also been granted for chronic constipation as a residual of stroke. The disability ratings for the periods from January 14, 2015 to July 14, 2015 and from January 20, 2016 to July 20, 2016 have also been granted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected residuals of stroke included paresthesias of the bilateral upper extremities and facial numbness/weakness/droop. A separate 10 percent rating has also been granted for chronic constipation as a residual of stroke, with evidence showing these conditions have persisted throughout the appeal period.
- Claimed conditions
- paresthesias of the bilateral upper extremities, facial numbness/weakness/droop, chronic constipation
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- February 10, 2026
- Citation
- 26001830
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Denied
The Veteran's partial pancreatectomy with chronic constipation is currently rated at 30 percent, which is the maximum rating available under current criteria. The Board finds that her symptoms do not warrant a higher rating.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that the July 2024 fee decision is incomplete and does not properly identify the full issue at the center of the present appeal, including the specific amount of past-due benefits awarded and the amount withheld for fees. The case is therefore being remanded to provide a corrected fee decision.
- Dismissed
Your appeal has been dismissed because you withdrew your request to continue the appeal on July 30, 2025.
- Denied
The Veteran's chronic constipation was not manifested by moderate symptoms, including frequent episodes of bowel disturbance with abdominal distress. Therefore, the claim for an initial compensable evaluation is denied.
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