The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation, thus the Board has granted TDIU.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's multiple service-connected disabilities, including peripheral vascular disease, diabetes mellitus, coronary artery disease, and gunshot wound residuals, have significantly impacted his ability to work due to their severity and cumulative effect on his physical capabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- Peripheral vascular disease, Diabetes mellitus, Coronary artery disease, Residual scars, gunshot wound abdomen, Residual scars, gunshot wound left leg, Peripheral neuropathy of the sciatic nerve, right lower extremity, Peripheral neuropathy of the sciatic nerve, left lower extremity, Gunshot wound of the right leg and right thigh
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- May 15, 2020
- Citation
- 20034219
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