The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including coronary artery disease, peripheral vascular disease, diabetes mellitus, and bilateral hearing loss, precluded him from obtaining or retaining substantially gainful employment prior to July 28, 2011. The Board granted TDIU based on the severity of his disabilities.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including coronary artery disease, peripheral vascular disease, diabetes mellitus, and bilateral hearing loss, precluded him from obtaining or retaining substantially gainful employment due to physical limitations and medical conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- Coronary artery disease, Peripheral vascular disease (left lower extremity), Peripheral vascular disease (right lower extremity), Diabetes mellitus, Bilateral hearing loss, Left lower extremity onychomycosis, Right lower extremity onychomycosis, Left lower extremity tinea pedis, Right lower extremity tinea pedis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 90%
- Decision date
- April 16, 2020
- Citation
- 20026298
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