The Board finds that the Veteran meets the minimum schedular requirements for a TDIU due to his service-connected PTSD and other disabilities, and after resolving reasonable doubt in his favor, he is found unable to obtain or maintain substantially gainful employment.
The deciding factor: After considering all evidence of record, including the Veteran's service-connected conditions and their impact on his ability to work, the Board finds that the Veteran is not capable of obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- PTSD, diabetes mellitus with bilateral cataracts and retinopathy, residuals of prostate cancer (to include urinary incontinence), bilateral upper extremities peripheral neuropathy, erectile dysfunction associated with residuals of prostate cancer (to include urinary incontinence), residual scar, radical retropubic prostatectomy associated with residuals of prostate cancer (to include urinary incontinence)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 80%
- Decision date
- July 14, 2017
- Citation
- 1727645
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What this means for you
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- Partly granted
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- Granted
The Veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD was granted with an initial evaluation of 50 percent, effective September 24, 2007. The appeal regarding the heart condition and sleep disorder is denied. The Veteran's hearing loss prior to August 24, 2015, warrants a 20 percent rating.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has found that the Veteran meets the basic medical eligibility criteria for PCAFC benefits due to his need for personal care services based on symptoms or residuals of neurological or other impairment or injury. However, further clinical evaluation is needed to determine if participation in the program is in the Veteran's best interest.
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