The Veteran's claims were denied, with the exception of his claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU). The remaining claims were either not granted or are pending further review.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the evidence did not support granting any of the service connection claims and that the TDIU claim was granted, but with an effective date to be determined as a higher rating for tinnitus is potentially available on extra-schedular grounds.
- Claimed conditions
- status-post arthroscopic surgery, right knee lateral meniscus tear, left ankle sprain with residuals and subchondral cyst, history of head trauma, tinea unguium (skin condition), stress, pelvic condition, cervical spine strain and myositis (neck condition), painful joints, testicle disorder, cyst condition, hernia, bronchial asthma
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 16, 2014
- Citation
- 1422114
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- Dismissed
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- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for obstructive sleep apnea and TDIU is dismissed as the issues are already pending in the legacy system, and docketing of the January 2022 NOD was erroneous.
- Granted
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