The Board granted a separate rating for weakness in the left and right lower extremities due to cerebellar ataxia, an initial rating of 60 percent for cerebellar ataxia under Diagnostic Code 6205, and total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU) effective March 9, 2017.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms of vertigo and gait impairment are most closely approximated by a 60 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 6205. The separate ratings for weakness in the lower extremities were granted as they represent distinct disabilities resulting from the same injury, without overlap with the balance impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- cerebellar ataxia, weakness in the left lower extremity due to cerebellar ataxia, weakness in the right lower extremity due to cerebellar ataxia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- October 20, 2025
- Citation
- A25090309
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