The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, diabetes mellitus type II, and ischemic heart disease prevented him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment since at least October 31, 2011.
The deciding factor: The evidence supported that the combination of the Veteran's service-connected disabilities had a significant effect on his ability to work, rendering him unemployable in any type of work setting.
- Claimed conditions
- Ischemic heart disease, Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Diabetes mellitus type two
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- January 4, 2022
- Citation
- 22000325
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
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