Partly granted
The Veteran's service connection for asthma was denied, but a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) from October 11, 2017 was granted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's preexisting asthma was not aggravated beyond its natural progression during active service. However, his major depressive disorder rendered him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation from October 11, 2017.
- Claimed conditions
- asthma, bilateral pes planus, ischemic heart disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), back disorder, osteoporosis, bilateral lower extremity sciatic pain, metabolic disorder (hyperlipidemia), bilateral lower extremity deep vein thrombosis, benign prostatic hypertrophy with lower urinary symptoms, diabetes mellitus, erectile dysfunction
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- March 5, 2025
- Citation
- 25003185
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