The Veteran's service-connected atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease renders him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment, and he is entitled to TDIU. Additionally, the Veteran meets the criteria for special monthly compensation based on housebound status.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease has caused dizziness, fatigue, and falls, preventing him from maintaining employment as a driver or lifeguard due to safety concerns.
- Claimed conditions
- Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- October 2, 2024
- Citation
- A24062915
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
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