The Veteran's asthma with pulmonary fibrosis and degenerative arthritis of the hands were granted service connection effective June 25, 2021.,TDIU benefits for the Veteran's combined disabilities were also granted effective June 25, 2021.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's asthma with pulmonary fibrosis was found to be directly related to his military service and exposure to toxic agents. The TDIU claim was based on the Veteran's inability to work due to his disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- asthma with pulmonary fibrosis, degenerative arthritis of the bilateral hands, labyrinthitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- April 10, 2026
- Citation
- A26033342
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- Granted
The Veteran is granted a 30 percent disability rating for his service-connected labyrinthitis, effective from July 9, 2024. The condition manifests in dizziness and occasional staggering.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, a back condition including osteoarthritis, degenerative joint disease, degenerative disc disease, spondylolisthesis, intervertebral disc syndrome, and status-post lumbar laminectomy, and degenerative arthritis of the bilateral hands. The evidence did not establish that these conditions were incurred or aggravated by service.
- Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for allergic rhinitis, labyrinthitis, right leg shin splints, and left thumb disability. The Veteran was also granted an initial 70 percent rating for generalized anxiety disorder.
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