The Veteran is entitled to a TDIU for the period from November 3, 2007 to August 10, 2009 due to service-connected disabilities. The Board found that his diabetes mellitus and related neuropathy, along with his low back disability, made him unable to maintain substantially gainful employment.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's diabetes mellitus and related diabetic neuropathy, combined with his low back disability, significantly impacted his ability to perform the physical demands of employment, particularly in management positions where he previously worked.
- Claimed conditions
- degenerative disc disease of lumbar spine, diabetes with cataracts dermatitis and nephropathy, inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy of both feet, bilateral upper extremity neuropathy, tinnitus, hypertension, impotence
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- December 10, 2014
- Citation
- 1454523
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What this means for you
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for hypertension and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their etiology.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for hearing loss, tinnitus, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to incomplete medical records and need for further examination.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, arthritis, and memory loss. The decision found no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.
- Granted
The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service connected. The issues of foot disability and cardiovascular disorder are remanded for additional development.
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