Granted

The Veteran was granted an 80 percent rating for hypertensive renal disease, a TDIU based on the single service-connected disability, SMC at the housebound rate, and DEA benefits, all effective January 15, 2019.

The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran's HRD prevented him from securing and maintaining substantially gainful employment, meeting the criteria for a TDIU based on a single service-connected disability.

Claimed conditions: Hypertensive renal disease (HRD)
How they argued it: Direct service connection
Exposure basis: None
Rating assigned: 80%
Decision date: December 30, 2025
Citation: A25111086

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