The Veteran's initial evaluation for coronary artery disease is granted at a 60 percent rating prior to March 23, 2018.,Service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to service-connected disabilities is granted.,Service connection for diabetic peripheral neuropathy of bilateral upper extremities is granted.,Service connection for lumbar spine disability is denied.,Total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is granted from July 29, 2013.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's heart disease was found to warrant a 60 percent evaluation due to his left ventricular ejection fractions ranging from 35 to 45 percent and exertional capacity of three to five METs.,Service connection for erectile dysfunction is granted as secondary to service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II.,Service connection for diabetic peripheral neuropathy of bilateral upper extremities is granted based on VA examination findings attributing the condition to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II.,The Veteran's lumbar spine disability was denied due to lack of evidence showing a nexus between active duty and the claimed disability.,TDIU is granted as the Veteran meets the schedular criteria for a combined disability evaluation of 90 percent with service-connected disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- coronary artery disease, erectile dysfunction, diabetic peripheral neuropathy of bilateral upper extremities, lumbar spine disability
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- July 22, 2020
- Citation
- 20048955
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- Dismissed
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- Remanded (sent back)
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