The Veteran's arthritis of both knees and osteoarthritis of the left little finger have been granted service connection. His hearing loss has been increased to a 20% rating effective from September 6, 2012.
The deciding factor: The most recent audiometric testing showed a greater degree of hearing impairment in the Veteran's right ear, warranting an increase to a 20% disability rating.
- Claimed conditions
- arthritis of both knees, osteoarthritis of the distal interphalangeal joint with a chronic extension deformity of the left fifth finger
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- August 13, 2014
- Citation
- 1436187
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- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment for the period from December 26, 2007, to January 4, 2010. A total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities (TDIU) is granted on an extraschedular basis.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals have been dismissed as he has withdrawn his appeal through his attorney, stating satisfaction with his current rating and effective dates.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to the need for a new examination and additional information regarding his occupational history.
- Dismissed
The Board dismissed all the issues related to the Veteran's varicose veins, arthritis of both knees, and atrial fibrillation as the appellant died during the appeal process.
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