The VA has determined that the veteran's right knee disability does not warrant a higher rating, and he is not entitled to a TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show additional functional loss due to pain or other factors sufficient to justify a higher rating for the right knee disability. The veteran was also found to be able to secure and follow substantially gainful employment given his education and background, thus precluding entitlement to TDIU.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Discomfort
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- October 23, 2006
- Citation
- 0632760
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What this means for you
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