The Veteran's service-connected ischemic heart disease and diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities combine to prevent him from obtaining or maintaining gainful employment, resulting in a TDIU for the relevant periods.
The deciding factor: The combined effects of the Veteran’s service-connected ischemic heart disease and diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.
- Claimed conditions
- Ischemic heart disease, Type II diabetes mellitus, Peripheral neuropathy of the left upper extremity, Peripheral neuropathy of the right upper extremity, Sciatic nerve peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity, Sciatic nerve peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity, Femoral nerve peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity, Femoral nerve peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- March 8, 2019
- Citation
- 19117261
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for an initial rating of 30 percent prior to July 18, 2014, and a higher than 60 percent rating thereafter for ischemic heart disease is being remanded due to incomplete evidence. The examiner needs to provide more detailed information about the severity of his service-connected condition.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an earlier effective date and increased rating for ischemic heart disease due to a failure by the AOJ to request SSA records, which were not available.
- Granted
The Veteran's claim for an initial 70 percent rating for service-connected peripheral neuropathy of the right upper extremity is granted. The Board also remanded the issue of entitlement to SMC based on a need for aid and attendance.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for ischemic heart disease and myocardial infarction, status post stent placement, as well as obstructive sleep apnea, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to his military service.
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