The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have precluded him from securing and following substantially gainful employment for which his education and occupational experience would otherwise qualify him, warranting a TDIU.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected disabilities (major depressive disorder, Crohn's disease with GERD, lumbar spine degenerative joint disease, right lower extremity radiculopathy, left lower extremity radiculopathy) have significantly impaired his ability to work due to symptoms such as back and bilateral lower extremity pain, limitation of spinal motion, bilateral lower extremity numbness, anxiety, depression, irritability, frustration, outbursts of anger, and impaired concentration.
- Claimed conditions
- major depressive disorder, Crohn's disease with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), lumbar spine degenerative joint disease, right lower extremity radiculopathy, left lower extremity radiculopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 90%
- Decision date
- July 22, 2024
- Citation
- A24039654
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What this means for you
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- Dismissed
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- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for a lumbar spine disability, left lower extremity radiculopathy, and right lower extremity radiculopathy as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected lumbar spine disability.
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