The Veteran's combined disability rating for service-connected conditions is at least 60%, which meets the schedular criteria for a TDIU. The Board finds that the Veteran is unemployable due to his service-connected disabilities, including diabetes mellitus and its associated peripheral neuropathy.
The deciding factor: The Veteran has multiple service-connected disabilities with combined ratings of at least 60% since April 25, 2005, which meets the schedular criteria for a TDIU. The medical evidence indicates that his service-connected conditions render him unemployable due to their effects on his physical and mental abilities.
- Claimed conditions
- Peripheral neuropathy of the right upper extremity, Diabetes mellitus, type II, Peripheral neuropathy of the left upper extremity, Peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity, Peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity, Erectile dysfunction associated with diabetes mellitus, type II, Coronary artery disease, status post stent placements
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 80%
- Decision date
- May 9, 2012
- Citation
- 1216742
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What this means for you
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- Granted
The Veteran's claim for an initial 70 percent rating for service-connected peripheral neuropathy of the right upper extremity is granted. The Board also remanded the issue of entitlement to SMC based on a need for aid and attendance.
- Granted
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- Granted
The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the right upper extremity, spinal disability, and hypertension with acute renal failure are all granted. The rating for spinal disability is restored to 20 percent effective January 6, 2020. An increased rating for hypertension with acute renal failure is denied.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to a duty to assist error, specifically regarding the lack of development related to Agent Orange exposure and solvent/asbestos exposure.
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