Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including ischemic heart disease and unspecified trauma, rendered him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected disabilities caused significant occupational impairment, making it impossible for the average person to maintain employment.
- Claimed conditions
- Ischemic Heart Disease (IHD), Unspecified Trauma
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- October 16, 2025
- Citation
- A25089428
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