The Veteran was granted a TDIU from October 30, 2018 to November 28, 2018. His claim for service connection for a heart disability is remanded and his temporary total rating based on hospital treatment in excess of 21 days for left knee disability is denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's combined 100% schedular rating made his TDIU claim moot, but he was granted a TDIU from October 30, 2018 to November 28, 2018. His heart disability claim is remanded as new evidence has been received.
- Claimed conditions
- PTSD with depressive disorder, bilateral foot plantar fasciitis, left knee disabilities, right knee disabilities, right thumb disability, bilateral ankle disabilities, right arm scar, razor bumps, erectile dysfunction (ED), paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (heart disability)
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- December 16, 2020
- Citation
- A20018731
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- Denied
The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including right shoulder disability, abdominal hernia, GERD, bilateral ankle disabilities, and bilateral foot disabilities. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were incurred or aggravated during the appellant's period of active duty.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for asthma, hypertension with residuals including stroke, DM II, bilateral amputation of all toes, and diabetic neuropathy to obtain VA medical opinions regarding the nature and etiology of these conditions.,The Board also remanded the claim for ED as it is inextricably intertwined with the DM II claim.
- Denied
The Board denied a higher initial disability rating for the service-connected razor bumps from January 15, 2025 as the evidence did not show that the condition covered at least five percent of the exposed area or required intermittent systemic therapy.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals for service connection on multiple conditions have been dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal of the appeal.
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