The veteran's combined rating for service-connected disabilities (residuals of cold injury to both feet) is 60%, meeting the criteria for TDIU. However, a VA examiner found that he is capable of sedentary or very light work despite his age and other nonservice-connected conditions.
The deciding factor: The veteran's combined rating does not meet the schedular requirements for TDIU due to service-connected disabilities alone as determined by a VA examiner who found him employable with certain restrictions related to cold exposure.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of cold injury of both feet
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- October 31, 2007
- Citation
- 0734206
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's service-connected psychiatric disability has worsened, and he testified that he stopped working in approximately 1995. The Board notes the need for a new examination to determine the current functional impact of his service-connected disabilities, including his acquired psychiatric disorder diagnosed as mood disorder and depression, residuals of cold injury of both feet, and right and left foot hypesthesia.
- Granted
The Veteran's asthma with chest pain and migraine headaches are related to her period of military service, while the remaining claims have been withdrawn.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for a new VA examination and to ensure that all notification requirements have been satisfied. The veteran's claim will be reconsidered based on the additional evidence.
- Granted
The veteran's service connection for residuals of cold injury of both feet is granted, and his initial rating for left hand disability remains at noncompensable.
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