The VA has determined that the veteran is currently employed and therefore does not meet the criteria for a TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.
The deciding factor: The most recent evidence shows that the veteran is gainfully employed, which disqualifies him from receiving a TDIU.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of fractures of the right femur and tibia, residuals of a fractured right ulna, right knee instability associated with the service-connected residuals of fractures of the right femur and tibia, degenerative changes of the right hip
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- November 14, 2005
- Citation
- 0530527
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development, including obtaining updated employment and income information, completing VA Forms 21-4192 with his employers, and scheduling a VA examination to assess the severity of his service-connected hip disabilities.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including COPD and back disorders, have rendered her unable to maintain substantially gainful employment consistent with her education and occupational background.
- Denied
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for eligibility for automobile and adaptive equipment or adaptive equipment only due to lack of loss or permanent loss of use of one or both feet, hands, vision, or ankylosis.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to inadequate medical opinions and need for additional development.
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