The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment prior to April 9, 2014. From April 9, 2014, the Veteran is in receipt of a combined disability rating of 100 percent, which moots any TDIU claim.
The deciding factor: The Veteran was previously employed and became disabled from his service-connected conditions prior to April 9, 2014. From that date onwards, he has been rated at 100% for all disabilities combined, making the TDIU issue moot as he is already receiving SMC.
- Claimed conditions
- left hip total arthroplasty, PTSD with persistent depressive disorder, panic and adjustment disorders, herpes simplex, type 1, right hip bursitis to include right hip total arthroplasty, residual of left hip arthroplasty, fibromyalgia, tension headache, eczema with pompholyx hydrosis, cervical spine strain with degenerative disc and joint disease C5-7, left leg varicose veins, right hip painful scars, left hip bursitis, right shoulder tendonitis, thoracolumbar spine strain with degenerative joint and disc disease L4-5, tinnitus, COPD, IBS with GERD, TBI, right knee patellofemoral syndrome, hemorrhoids, left hip painful scars, seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- August 18, 2022
- Citation
- 22047002
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- Granted
The Veteran's claim for service connection for migraines was reopened due to new evidence. Service connection is granted for painful scars, but the rating assigned remains at 10 percent. The claims for fibromyalgia and bilateral shoulder disability are denied.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for hearing loss, tinnitus, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to incomplete medical records and need for further examination.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, arthritis, and memory loss. The decision found no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.
- Granted
The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service connected. The issues of foot disability and cardiovascular disorder are remanded for additional development.
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