The veteran's service-connected disabilities have not worsened to the extent that he is unable to perform the duties of his occupation, and the occupation in which he was trained is still suitable given his current employment handicap. The Board therefore denies an extension of the period of eligibility for vocational rehabilitation services.
The deciding factor: The veteran's service-connected disabilities have not worsened to the extent that they prevent him from performing the duties of his occupation.
- Claimed conditions
- status post right anterior cruciate ligament repair with medial meniscectomy, traumatic arthritis of the right knee, residuals of removal of an abscess of the left mandible, condyloma acuminate, residuals of a dislocation of the left ring finger
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- October 15, 2007
- Citation
- 0732423
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand two claims for service connection for bilateral knee disabilities due to a lack of adequate medical opinions and the need for further examination.
- Remanded (sent back)
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- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to her death. The claims for service connection and a higher rating are moot.
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