The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and the Board has granted TDIU benefits. The need for SMC based on aid and attendance is also granted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected disabilities (ischemic heart disease, diabetes mellitus, neuropathy due to diabetes, and hearing loss) have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.
- Claimed conditions
- Ischemic heart disease, Diabetes mellitus, Neuropathy due to diabetes, Hearing loss
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 90%
- Decision date
- August 1, 2019
- Citation
- 19160061
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What this means for you
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- Dismissed
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