Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including arteriosclerotic heart disease and PTSD, preclude him from securing or maintaining substantially gainful employment.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected disabilities significantly impact his ability to work due to physical limitations and mental health issues, meeting the criteria for a TDIU.
- Claimed conditions
- Arteriosclerotic heart disease, Left shoulder strain, Patellofemoral syndrome, left knee, Patellofemoral syndrome, right knee, Tinnitus, Degenerative disc disease, lumbosacral spine, Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Painful scar middle chest, Scar middle chest, Scars right groin and right inner lower leg, Hypertension, Sleep apnea
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- October 14, 2025
- Citation
- A25088426
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