The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevent him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation, and the Board has granted entitlement to TDIU.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected conditions, including COPD with asthma, anxiety disorder, left shoulder rotator cuff tendonitis, back strain, cervical strain, and tinnitus, prevent him from obtaining or maintaining employment that requires significant physical exertion.
- Claimed conditions
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) with asthma, Anxiety disorder, Left shoulder rotator cuff tendonitis, Back strain, Cervical strain, Tinnitus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- September 6, 2024
- Citation
- A24053609
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What this means for you
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