Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities preclude substantially gainful employment, and a total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is granted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected conditions significantly impact his ability to perform physical and mental tasks required for employment, rendering him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation consistent with his education and work history.
- Claimed conditions
- asthma, left shoulder strain with rotator cuff tendinitis, thoracic spine degenerative arthritis, right shoulder strain with rotator cuff tendinitis, hypertension, left ankle strain, scar right elbow status post-surgery, tinnitus, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), erectile dysfunction
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- February 4, 2025
- Citation
- A25009836
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