Granted
The Veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease and PTSD precluded him from securing and maintaining a substantially gainful occupation, warranting a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities significantly impacted his ability to work due to physical limitations and mental health symptoms, resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.
- Claimed conditions
- coronary artery disease, bilateral hearing loss, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- November 18, 2025
- Citation
- A25099990
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