The Veteran is eligible for TDIU and DEA benefits effective January 10, 2007.,The Veteran's service-connected nephrotic syndrome precluded him from substantial gainful employment beginning in January 2007.
The deciding factor: Clinical records showed the Veteran's service-connected disabilities would have prevented more than a few hours of work starting January 10, 2007.
- Claimed conditions
- Nephrotic Syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 9, 2011
- Citation
- 1133528
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