The Veteran was granted a TDIU effective April 5, 2010 due to his service-connected disabilities including cardiomyopathy and diabetes mellitus type II.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, specifically his cardiomyopathy, impacted his ability to work prior to September 17, 2010, resulting in reduced employment hours and inability to maintain gainful employment.
- Claimed conditions
- Cardiomyopathy, Diabetes mellitus type II, Heel ulcers associated with diabetes mellitus type II, Erectile dysfunction associated with diabetes mellitus type II
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- March 23, 2018
- Citation
- 1818116
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What this means for you
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that the Veteran's heart conditions may be related to his service-connected sleep apnea and/or generalized anxiety disorder, but further examination is needed to determine causation.
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