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The Veteran's combined rating for his service-connected conditions was 50 percent prior to June 20, 2008. The Director of Compensation and Pension found that the evidence did not show he was unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation due to his service-connected disabilities.

The deciding factor: The Veteran's combined rating for his service-connected conditions (left knee condition rated at 40%, degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine rated at 30%) did not meet the schedular requirements for TDIU on an extraschedular basis prior to June 20, 2008.

Claimed conditions
Left Knee Condition, Degenerative Disc Disease of the Lumbar Spine
How they argued it
Direct service connection
Exposure basis
None
Rating assigned
50%
Decision date
November 19, 2012
Citation
1239699

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