The Board denied the veteran's claim for a TDIU prior to August 12, 1993 due to lack of evidence showing he was unemployable at that time.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not demonstrate that the veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unemployable prior to August 1993.
- Claimed conditions
- chorioretinitis, left eye, degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine, degenerative joint disease of the right hip, degenerative joint disease of the left hip
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 29, 2003
- Citation
- 0308080
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for sleep apnea, as there is no current disability. The issues of entitlement to service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine are remanded due to inadequate examination reports.
- Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine, left shoulder, and bilateral plantar fasciitis. The appeal was also granted to reopen a claim for service connection for bilateral hip disability.
- Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew his appeal for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance due to service-connected conditions.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for multiple disabilities, including various musculoskeletal conditions and mental health disorders.
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