The Veteran's service-connected disabilities (chondromalacia patella of the knees and schizophrenia with PTSD) are found to be of such severity as to effectively preclude all forms of substantially gainful employment since her claim for TDIU was received.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's psychiatric disability, including schizophrenia with PTSD, is found to be the primary obstacle in her ability to function adequately, significantly impacting most areas of life. Her service-connected knee disabilities do not prevent her from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.
- Claimed conditions
- Chondromalacia patella of the right knee, Chondromalacia patella of the left knee, Schizophrenia with PTSD
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- March 19, 2013
- Citation
- 1309355
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for a new VA examination to determine the current nature and severity of the Veteran's bilateral knee disabilities, as well as the issue of entitlement to special monthly compensation based on loss of use of the lower extremities.
- Denied
The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance has been denied as his service-connected conditions do not render him helpless or in need of regular aid and assistance. The Board found that the Veteran's mobility issues are due to nonservice-connected disabilities, such as diabetes and diabetic peripheral neuropathy.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination. The issues include psychiatric disorders, a back disability, and a right knee disability.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a TDIU due to service-connected disabilities, finding that his conditions did not preclude him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.
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