The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevent her from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation, resulting in the grant of TDIU.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected conditions (bipolar disorder, interstitial cystitis, headaches, IBS, wrist disabilities, tinnitus, anemia, scar in the thoracic area, dystrophic right fifth toenail) cause significant impairment to effective functioning and make her vulnerable to job-related stress.
- Claimed conditions
- bipolar disorder, interstitial cystitis, headaches, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), wrist disabilities, tinnitus, anemia, scar in the thoracic area, dystrophic right fifth toenail
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 90%
- Decision date
- May 31, 2019
- Citation
- 19141829
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