The veteran's combined evaluation for his service-connected disabilities as a result of a motor vehicle accident during service is 80 percent, which meets the criteria for TDIU. The VA examiner stated that the veteran was unable to maintain gainful employment due to his service-connected disabilities.
The deciding factor: The veteran's combined evaluation for his service-connected disabilities (80%) meets the schedular criteria for a total rating based on individual unemployability.
- Claimed conditions
- dysthymic disorder, splenectomy, residuals of a fracture of the left hip with arthritis, residuals of a fracture of the right tibia and fibula and right-sided arthritis, residuals of a left tibia ankle injury, residuals of an injury to the left upper arm, residuals of an injury to the left middle finger
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 80%
- Decision date
- April 28, 2003
- Citation
- 0308014
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- Partly granted
The Board granted an increased rating of 70 percent for dysthymic disorder and a total rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disability, effective July 31, 2008.
- Partly granted
The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and granted service connection for bilateral tinnitus.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's request for an earlier effective date of August 1, 1989 or November 1, 2011 for his service-connected dysthymic disorder.
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