The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including chronic renal insufficiency and diabetes mellitus type 2 with erectile dysfunction, have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment prior to July 23, 2021.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected disabilities caused significant physical limitations that made it difficult for him to perform work requiring standing, walking, and concentration, which are essential for most jobs.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic renal insufficiency, diabetes mellitus type 2 with erectile dysfunction, left lower extremity balance impairment, bradykinesia, and tremors, right lower extremity balance impairment, bradykinesia, muscle rigidity, and tremors
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 90%
- Decision date
- February 28, 2022
- Citation
- 22011247
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