The veteran's service-connected disabilities have prevented him from securing and following gainful employment since September 20, 1999. The RO granted entitlement to TDIU effective March 13, 2000.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations and medical opinions supported the conclusion that the veteran was unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected disabilities since September 20, 1999.
- Claimed conditions
- Incomplete paralysis of the right median nerve, Residuals of fracture of the right femur with marked hip disability, Degenerative changes of the lumbar spine, Loss of opposition and abduction of the right thumb, Old lacerated wound of the right forearm and wrist
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- August 14, 2002
- Citation
- 0209815
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What this means for you
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