The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including lumbar strain, right and left carpal tunnel syndrome, sciatic nerve impairment of the lower extremities, and a lumbar spine disability, have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment. His heart murmur is not considered a disability for VA purposes.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his lumbar strain, right and left carpal tunnel syndrome, sciatic nerve impairment of the lower extremities, and a lumbar spine disability, have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment due to their severity and nature.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral flat feet, right ankle disorder, pseudofolliculitis barbae, sinus disorder, heart murmur, enteritis, sciatic nerve impairment of the bilateral lower extremities, lumbar spine disability
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- March 18, 2016
- Citation
- 1611058
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