The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including right knee arthritis, deep vein thrombosis, atrial fibrillation, and anxiety disorder, have rendered him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment. The Board finds that the evidence is in relative equipoise as to whether he can perform such work.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including right knee arthritis, deep vein thrombosis, atrial fibrillation, and anxiety disorder, have rendered him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment.
- Claimed conditions
- Right knee arthritis, Deep vein thrombosis, Atrial fibrillation, Anxiety disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- August 27, 2018
- Citation
- 18129616
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's right leg/knee condition is related to service, including a preexisting condition. The Veteran provided testimony and new medical records that may be relevant.
- Granted
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- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal was dismissed as she withdrew her appeal prior to the Board making a decision.
- Granted
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