The Board has determined that there is no evidence to support the Veteran's claims for service connection for an enlarged prostate and upper respiratory illness. The preponderance of the evidence does not show a current disability related to his military service.,Regarding the TDIU claim, the Veteran's employment history shows he has been able to maintain sedentary employment in various positions over the years, including as an insurance adjuster and auto mechanic. Therefore, the Board finds that the criteria for a TDIU are not met.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence does not support current diagnoses of an enlarged prostate or upper respiratory illness (including pharyngitis) related to service.,The Veteran's employment history shows he has been able to maintain sedentary employment in various positions over the years, including as an insurance adjuster and auto mechanic. Therefore, his claim for TDIU is denied.
- Claimed conditions
- Enlarged Prostate, Upper Respiratory Illness (including pharyngitis)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 13, 2016
- Citation
- 1646636
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