The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including a lumbar spine disability and right and left lower extremity radiculopathies, did not meet the minimum percentage requirements for a TDIU prior to October 3, 2007. The combined rating was 40%, which is below the threshold of 60% required for a schedular TDIU.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected disabilities were rated at 20%, 10%, and 10% respectively, resulting in a total combined rating of 40%. This did not meet the minimum percentage requirements set forth by VA regulations for a schedular TDIU.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar spine disability, right lower extremity radiculopathy, left lower extremity radiculopathy, suprapatellar plica resection, left iliotibial band syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- December 7, 2011
- Citation
- 1144685
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- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals were dismissed due to the death of the appellant. The issues related to service connection for various conditions and disability ratings.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for a lumbar spine disability, left lower extremity radiculopathy, and right lower extremity radiculopathy as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected lumbar spine disability.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the claims for miscarriage, cervical spine disability, lumbar spine disability, and right elbow disability due to insufficient examination opinions and incomplete service history verification.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for left lower extremity radiculopathy and denied the claims for right knee disability, erectile dysfunction, GERD, sleep apnea, and hypertension. The decision is remanded for further action on these issues.
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