The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have resulted in his inability to secure and maintain employment consistent with his occupational history, leading to a TDIU.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected conditions, including ischemic heart disease, asthma, and cervical spine arthritis, have caused him to be unable to perform the physical demands of his previous administrative job.
- Claimed conditions
- bronchial asthma with allergies, ischemic heart disease, degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, left inguinal hernia, Schatzki's ring, fungal toe infection, status post excision of warts for the left lower lid
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- November 15, 2021
- Citation
- A21018234
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal for service connection of bilateral hearing loss and a ruptured right ear drum was dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.
- Denied
The Board found that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss was noted upon entry into active duty service and did not increase in severity during service. Therefore, it denied his claim for service connection.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for hearing loss, tinnitus, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to incomplete medical records and need for further examination.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, arthritis, and memory loss. The decision found no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.
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