The Veteran's combined rating for service-connected disabilities is 100%, which meets the criteria for a TDIU rating. The evidence shows that his service-connected conditions have prevented him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation.
The deciding factor: The Veteran has multiple severe musculoskeletal and psychiatric disabilities, including PTSD with depressive disorder, polyradiculopathy, and significant joint pain, which prevent him from engaging in substantial gainful employment consistent with his educational background and previous work history.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with depressive disorder, Left-sided polyradiculopathy associated with DDD of the lumbar spine, Maxillary sinusitis with allergic rhinitis, Kidney stones, Bilateral pes planus with multiple plantar tylomas and forefoot varus deformity, Status post fracture of the left ankle, Degenerative disc disease (DDD) of the lumbar spine, Right shoulder impingement syndrome, Patellofemoral syndrome of the right knee, Patellofemoral syndrome of the left knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- November 9, 2012
- Citation
- 1238452
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of his right shoulder disability is being remanded due to a duty to assist error. The Board will provide the Veteran with another VA examination to assess the severity and manifestations of his service-connected right shoulder impingement syndrome, bicipital tendonitis, rotator cuff tear, tendonitis, and degenerative arthritis.
- Granted
The Veteran's PTSD with depressive disorder was granted a 70 percent rating from February 18, 2019 to August 24, 2022.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal for a higher disability rating for his right shoulder impingement syndrome is being remanded due to the failure to obtain relevant private treatment records.
- Denied
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