The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including coronary artery disease, PTSD, and peripheral neuropathies, prevented him from securing or maintaining substantially gainful employment from August 12, 2015, to February 6, 2019. As a result, the Board granted a TDIU during this period.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, particularly his coronary artery disease and peripheral neuropathies, rendered him unable to perform the physical and mental demands of employment due to their functional impact on his ability to work effectively.
- Claimed conditions
- coronary artery disease, anxiety disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, DM II with diabetic nephropathy and hypertension, left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy affecting the sciatic nerve, left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy affecting the sciatic nerve, tinnitus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- December 22, 2020
- Citation
- A20019143
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Related decisions
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- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for his service-connected coronary artery disease, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating based on the severity of his condition.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for hearing loss, tinnitus, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to incomplete medical records and need for further examination.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including bipolar disorder and PTSD. The Veteran will be asked to provide additional medical records and undergo a VA examination.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, arthritis, and memory loss. The decision found no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.
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