The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unemployable, as his combined rating is less than 70 percent and he can perform activities required for sedentary employment.
The deciding factor: The veteran's right knee disability alone does not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation due to the severity of his service-connected disabilities and other non-service connected conditions that prevent him from adequately performing activities of daily living.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of right total knee replacement, right knee arthrotomy, synovectomy, excision of fibrous tissue from the patella, postoperative appendectomy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- February 4, 2003
- Citation
- 0302138
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- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran is entitled to a TDIU for the period prior to June 1, 2015, excluding periods of temporary total ratings for his right knee disability. The decision is based on the Veteran's service-connected disabilities and their impact on his ability to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.
- Dismissed
The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection of various knee and hip replacements due to the appellant's death.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance due to his failure to report for a scheduled VA examination. The Veteran is currently service connected for PTSD, L5-S1 diskectomy, left fifth finger injury, and appendectomy.
- Granted
The Veteran's right knee disability is rated at a maximum of 60 percent, resolving all doubts in his favor.
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