The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have been evaluated and the Board has granted a 10% evaluation for scars, right lower extremity associated with residuals of the right ankle. The Veteran is also entitled to TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected conditions are productive of a disability picture that precludes him from securing and following some form of substantially gainful employment consistent with his education and work experience.
- Claimed conditions
- Scars, right lower extremity associated with residuals of the right ankle, Low back strain/mild degenerative disc disease associated with residuals of fracture of the right ankle, Radiculopathy of the left lower extremity associated with low back strain and mild degenerative disc disease, Tendonitis of the right mid foot, Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Urinary incontinence associated with low back strain and mild degenerative disc disease, Residuals of fractured nose status-post left septoplasty
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- February 1, 2012
- Citation
- 1203605
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What this means for you
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