The veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities was denied as his combined evaluation of 40% does not meet the schedular requirements for assignment of a total disability rating. The RO considered whether he is unemployable solely due to his service-connected disabilities, but found that his occupational impairment is primarily due to non-service connected disabilities.
The deciding factor: The veteran's combined disability evaluation (30% for residuals of a gunshot wound and 10% for peripheral neuropathy) does not meet the schedular requirements for assignment of a total disability rating based on individual unemployability. The RO found that his occupational impairment is primarily due to non-service connected disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of a gunshot wound to the right shoulder, peripheral neuropathy of the right upper extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- May 12, 2006
- Citation
- 0613895
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- Dismissed
The veteran withdrew his appeal seeking increased ratings for various conditions, including peripheral neuropathy and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for various conditions, including foot, knee, hip, shoulder, and peripheral neuropathy conditions, to ensure proper development of evidence.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the right and left upper and lower extremities, as well as right and left lower extremity sciatica.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, erectile dysfunction, hypertension, heart disorder, and peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities as there was no evidence to support a link between these conditions and the Veteran's military service.
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