The veteran's appeal is denied as his service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for a higher rating or TDIU. His right foot injury and skin graft to the left leg are rated at their maximum levels, and he does not have enough combined disability ratings to qualify for TDIU.
The deciding factor: The veteran's service-connected conditions do not warrant an increased rating as they meet the criteria for their current assigned ratings under VA's schedular guidelines. The amputation rule precludes additional evaluation for osteomyelitis, and his combined disability rating does not meet the threshold required for TDIU.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of a right foot injury, Residuals of a skin graft to the left leg, Osteomyelitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- November 21, 2005
- Citation
- 0531576
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, a low back disability, residuals of a right foot injury, sinusitis, shortness of breath, allergic rhinitis, and sleep apnea as there was no evidence to support a link between these conditions and the Veteran's military service.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, hypertension, and compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for osteomyelitis to correct pre-decisional duty to assist errors.
- Denied
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from securing and maintaining substantially gainful employment.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to unresolved medical questions and potential negligence in post-operative care, which may affect the claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151.
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