The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus, and peripheral neuropathy, have rendered him unable to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, particularly his cardiovascular issues and diabetic peripheral neuropathy, limit his ability to work due to physical limitations such as unsteady gait and inability to stand for prolonged periods.
- Claimed conditions
- coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus, Type II with erectile dysfunction, peripheral neuropathy, right upper extremity associated with diabetes mellitus, Type II with erectile dysfunction, peripheral neuropathy, left upper extremity associated with diabetes mellitus, Type II with erectile dysfunction, peripheral neuropathy, right lower extremity associated with diabetes mellitus, Type II with erectile dysfunction, peripheral neuropathy, left lower extremity associated with diabetes mellitus, Type II with erectile dysfunction
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 80%
- Decision date
- July 15, 2020
- Citation
- 20047218
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What this means for you
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