The Veteran's irritable bowel syndrome and hypertension are currently rated at the maximum allowed under VA guidelines, with no further increase in rating possible.,Compensation for Total Disability based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU) is granted beginning June 15, 2018. The Veteran’s service-connected disabilities prevented him from performing the physical and mental acts required for employment.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's irritable bowel syndrome and hypertension do not meet the criteria for higher ratings under VA guidelines.,The Veteran's TDIU is granted beginning June 15, 2018, as his service-connected disabilities prevented him from performing the physical and mental acts required for employment.
- Claimed conditions
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Hypertension, Multiple Sclerosis, Degenerative Disc Disease of the Lumbar Spine, Left Lower Extremity Radiculopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 8, 2020
- Citation
- 20032518
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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