The VA determined that the veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from engaging in substantial and gainful employment compatible with his education and work experience, thus denying a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.
The deciding factor: The veteran has a combined current rating for service-connected disabilities of 60%, which is less than the required 70% under VA regulations. The evidence shows that he can perform sedentary employment despite his service-connected disabilities, including an above-the-knee amputation on the right leg and burn scars.
- Claimed conditions
- above-the-knee amputation on the right, burn scars of the right and left thighs, donor site scar of the left thigh, scar of the right eyebrow and right forearm
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- August 13, 2002
- Citation
- 0209752
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