Granted
The Veteran's service-connected heart disease, diabetes mellitus type II, and bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy have prevented him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation since August 10, 2021.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's disabilities, including his heart disease, diabetes, and peripheral neuropathy, significantly impacted his ability to work, leading to unemployability.
- Claimed conditions
- Arteriosclerotic heart disease, Diabetes mellitus type II, Bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- February 4, 2025
- Citation
- A25010198
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