The Veteran's right lower extremity weakness and stroke residuals with right upper extremity weakness have been granted initial ratings of 40 percent and 30 percent, respectively, effective June 6, 2023.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations confirmed the presence of nerve paralysis consistent with the assigned diagnostic codes for the conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Lower Extremity Weakness, Thrombosis, TIA or Cerebral Infarction with Lacunar Infarction (Stroke Residuals)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- March 17, 2026
- Citation
- A26023971
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- Denied
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- Dismissed
The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeal for eligibility for a special home adaptation grant. The Board also granted eligibility for specially adapted housing due to her service-connected multiple sclerosis and related lower extremity weakness.
- Granted
The Veteran's right upper extremity weakness is rated at 50% disabling, and his right lower extremity weakness is rated at 80%. The Veteran does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating for erectile dysfunction. His diabetic nephropathy remains at 30%.
- Granted
The veteran's right lower extremity weakness is found to meet the criteria for special monthly compensation based on loss of use, and his claim is granted.
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