The Veteran's service-connected deep vein thrombosis of the left leg is granted a 60% rating, effective from the date of this decision. The claim for TDIU due to service-connected disabilities remains denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the Veteran experiences persistent symptoms such as swelling and pain in her left leg, which are already contemplated by the current 40% disability rating. However, she is unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment due to her nonservice-connected conditions (chronic undifferentiated schizophrenia and depression).
- Claimed conditions
- deep vein thrombosis of the left leg
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- August 17, 2018
- Citation
- 18127455
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- Denied
The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not prevent him from securing substantially gainful employment, and therefore TDIU is denied.
- Granted
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- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities contributed substantially to his death, and thus grants service connection for the cause of death.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal includes multiple issues related to his service-connected conditions and new claims. The Board has determined that a DRO hearing is necessary for the Veteran.
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