The veteran's claims for increased ratings and effective dates were granted, with the effective date set at June 5, 1987.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that it was factually ascertainable that the veteran met the requirements for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability as of June 5, 1987.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of a Left Sciatic Nerve Injury with Foot Drop, Arthritis of the Left Hip
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- January 17, 2001
- Citation
- 0101268
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