The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for postherpetic neuralgia of the 9th cranial nerve involving the right ear was granted with a 10 percent evaluation effective August 13, 2020. The Veteran's TDIU claim was denied as his service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not support an exceptional situation that prevented the Veteran from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation due to his service-connected disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- Postherpetic neuralgia of the 9th cranial nerve involving the right ear, Benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH), Painful scars as residuals of lymphangioma, Cervical spine strain, Degenerative disease of the thoracolumbar spine, Tinnitus, Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) with a hiatal hernia, Left elbow fracture, Left wrist fracture, Left foot strain, Sinusitis, Allergic rhinitis and nasal septal perforation, Varicocele and epididymal cyst, Linear scars, Residual of lymphangioma, Lymphangioma, Postherpetic neuralgia of the 7th cranial nerve
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 30, 2021
- Citation
- 21071473
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