The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including tinnitus and multiple cardiovascular conditions, have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment. Service connection for tinnitus is granted based on in-service noise exposure.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, particularly his ischemic heart disease, coronary artery disease, Parkinson's disease with severe sleep impairment, and lumbosacral strain, have significantly impacted his ability to work, leading to unemployability.
- Claimed conditions
- tinnitus, ischemic heart disease, coronary artery disease, postoperative residual left herniorrhaphy tender scar, diabetes mellitus, Parkinson's disease with severe sleep impairment, lumbosacral strain, loss of sense of smell associated with Parkinson's disease, right arm and leg shake associated with Parkinson's disease, erectile dysfunction
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- June 22, 2018
- Citation
- 18113378
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- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for his service-connected coronary artery disease, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating based on the severity of his condition.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for diabetes mellitus type II with erectile dysfunction was denied as the evidence did not show that he had been diagnosed and manifested to at least a 10 percent disability rating on or prior to May 8, 2001.
- 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.
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