Posted 9/23/2011 2:56 PM (GMT 0)
I am a Marine who served in Vietnam 1966 and 1967. Most of my duties where in the DMZ. Unknown to me and all of us they sprayed millions of gallons of Agent Orange in the DMZ. I am 100% disabled by the VA and receive SSDI.
I filed claims for PD and Kidney failure secondary to my SC diabetes. I have looked for the rating schedule for PD and can only find the code 8004 and the minimum rating is 30%. I understand the VA must rate the other factors that are caused by PD separately, then combine them for a total rating. For example: Stooping is mild, Bradykinesia is moderate, rigidity bi-lateral is moderate, complete loss of smell, and incontinence. The C and P examiner indicated because of my PD that I cannot work nor can I manage my affairs.
Can anyone lend more information concerning where I can find how they rate PD? I am seeking SMC-S.
Patrick428