The Board denied the veteran's claims for an increased evaluation for his left ankle disability and a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating or TDIU due to the service-connected conditions alone, as they were found to be insufficient to render the veteran unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.
- Claimed conditions
- left ankle fracture with degenerative changes, osteomyelitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- November 8, 2006
- Citation
- 0634704
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What this means for you
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