The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) because he already has a 100 percent schedular rating. The issue of entitlement to SMC based on loss of use of both hands is moot as service connection for the underlying disability cannot be established. The Veteran requires aid and attendance due to his inability to prepare meals, attend to personal hygiene needs, and bathe himself.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) because he already has a 100 percent schedular rating. The issue of entitlement to SMC based on loss of use of both hands is moot as service connection for the underlying disability cannot be established.
- Claimed conditions
- rhabdomyolysis, status post serotonin syndrome with residuals
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- May 5, 2022
- Citation
- 22026876
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Denied
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- Granted
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- Granted
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