The Veteran is granted an effective date of September 27, 2007 for TDIU and DEA benefits due to his service-connected disabilities.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected conditions rendered him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment beginning on September 27, 2007.
- Claimed conditions
- mood disorder, not otherwise specified, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) with Barrett's esophagus, internal hemorrhoids, bilateral pes planus with calcaneal spurs (claimed as a bilateral foot disability), varicose veins, left leg, varicose veins, right leg
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- November 1, 2021
- Citation
- 21066554
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- Denied
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- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for anal stenosis as there is no current diagnosed disability, and the evidence does not establish a present disability or link to service.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for varicose veins in both legs due to insufficient medical opinions and new evidence may be needed.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities require him to rely on his wife for assistance with daily activities, including dressing, bathing, and going up and down stairs. The Board found that the evidence is in balance and granted SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance.
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