The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including thalassemia/chronic microcytic anemia and shoulder conditions, rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment due to his fatigue and shortness of breath.
The deciding factor: The severity of the Veteran's anemia caused frequent episodes of falling asleep, limiting his ability to perform physical jobs and making him unsuitable for any occupational tasks.
- Claimed conditions
- thalassemia/chronic microcytic anemia, left shoulder bursitis with degenerative arthritis, right foot hallux valgus with degenerative arthritis, right foot scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- August 31, 2022
- Citation
- 22049475
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- Partly granted
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