Granted
The Veteran's service-connected hearing loss and balance disorder have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment, warranting a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities cause severe occupational limitations, including both physical and mental limitations, rendering him unable to maintain substantial gainful employment.
- Claimed conditions
- hearing loss, balance disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- October 9, 2025
- Citation
- A25087512
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