The appellant's service-connected disabilities have essentially disappeared due to bilateral below-the-knee amputations in 1967. He currently receives compensation for radiation proctitis and special monthly pension benefits. His combined service-connected rating is 60 percent, which does not meet the criteria for a TDIU based on his nonservice-connected conditions.
The deciding factor: The appellant's service-connected disabilities have essentially disappeared due to bilateral below-the-knee amputations in 1967 and he currently receives compensation for radiation proctitis. His combined service-connected rating is 60 percent, which does not meet the criteria for a TDIU based on his nonservice-connected conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of a shell fragment wound (SFW) to the muscles (muscle group X) of the left foot, Residuals of a fracture of the left tibia and fibula
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 23, 2001
- Citation
- 0114427
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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