The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted, as his service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation. The left ear hearing loss disability and cirrhosis of the liver are rated at noncompensable levels.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found that the Veteran's multiple medical problems rendered him unemployable due to his service-connected conditions, meeting the criteria for TDIU based on the combined evaluation of 80%.
- Claimed conditions
- left ear hearing loss disability, cirrhosis of the liver
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 24, 2015
- Citation
- 1512404
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What this means for you
A grant means the Board allowed the benefit or issue identified in this decision. Review the original order: other issues in the same appeal may have a different outcome, and this decision does not predict another claim.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
Related decisions
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- Whole decision: Dismissed
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- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal for service connection for cirrhosis of the liver has been dismissed due to their death during the pendency of the appeal.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has granted service connection for hepatitis C and its secondary effects on other conditions, including cirrhosis of the liver, diabetes mellitus type II, esophageal varices, hepatic encephalopathy, and splenomegaly.
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