The Veteran's combined disability rating prior to October 27, 2016 was 80 percent. The Board found that the schedular requirements for a TDIU were met due to his service-connected conditions, but he was unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's combined disability rating of 80% prior to October 27, 2016 met the schedular requirements for a TDIU. However, given his history and training, he was found unable to secure and follow such employment due to his service-connected conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Diabetes Mellitus type II, Spinal Stenosis, Right Lower Extremity Radiculopathy, Left Lower Extremity Radiculopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 80%
- Decision date
- April 13, 2021
- Citation
- 21021747
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