The VA denied the veteran's claim for a total rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities, as his conditions do not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.
The deciding factor: The veteran's combined disability evaluation of 70% is significant but does not prevent him from engaging in sedentary employment.
- Claimed conditions
- Left leg and foot weakness, Schizophrenic reaction, simple type, Left arm weakness, Facial weakness, Residuals of fracture of the left ankle, Residuals of an injury to the nose and face
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- April 9, 2001
- Citation
- 0110366
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