The Board denied a change in the Veteran's vocational rehabilitation training program due to his refusal to pursue a pharmacist goal and his inability to find employment as one, despite physical limitations.
The deciding factor: The Veteran refused to participate in the proposed change of vocational goal from actor to pharmacist, citing his desire for alternative training options.
- Claimed conditions
- cold injury residuals of the hands and feet, peripheral neuropathy of the right and left upper extremities
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- December 17, 2018
- Citation
- 18158609
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- Granted
The Veteran's claim for Total Disability Rating Due to Individual Unemployability (TDIU) is granted, effective from November 4, 2016. The TDIU was previously denied prior to this date due to the Board's failure to consider whether his service-connected disabilities could be combined and considered 'one disability' under VA regulations.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for the residuals of a cold injury to the hands and feet, finding credible evidence that the Veteran experienced pain and discomfort in his hands and feet since separating from service.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to unclear notice and denial reasons. The Board finds the PCAFC decision did not clearly state which criteria were unmet, leading to a need for clarification.
- Denied
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him helpless or in need of regular aid and attendance, thus denying his claim for special monthly compensation based on housebound status or permanent need for aid and attendance.
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