Granted
The Veteran's service-connected back disability alone renders him unable to maintain gainful employment, and he is granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) and Special Monthly Compensation (SMC).
The deciding factor: The Veteran's back disability impacts his ability to work, leading to an inability to perform heavy labor and other types of work due to prolonged sitting or standing. This alone meets the criteria for a TDIU.
- Claimed conditions
- Back disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- March 4, 2025
- Citation
- A25019554
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