The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from substantially gainful employment, consistent with his education and occupational experience.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected disabilities are rated at less than the required percentage for TDIU based on combined disability rating criteria. The VA examiner indicated that he is not precluded from sedentary employment.
- Claimed conditions
- right ulnar nerve neuropathy, left elbow arthritis, right elbow arthritis, fracture of the left radial head with ulnar involvement
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- June 9, 2009
- Citation
- 0921643
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