The Veteran's appeal for higher disability ratings and TDIU was granted, with a combined rating of at least 70% for his service-connected disabilities. SMC based on housebound status is also granted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unemployable due to the severity of his lumbar spine and right knee DJD.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar spine degenerative joint disease, right knee degenerative joint disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- November 2, 2015
- Citation
- 1546244
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What this means for you
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- Granted
The Veteran's claim for service connection for right knee degenerative joint disease, including secondary to a service-connected left knee disability, is granted. The condition was not related to military service and no aggravation by the service-connected left knee disability could be established.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals were withdrawn, and his claims for increased ratings and service connection were dismissed. The Board found no evidence of ankylosis or other disabling conditions that would warrant higher ratings.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's right knee degenerative arthritis, finding that his current condition is due to wear and tear from military service. The decision also grants service connection for any related joint pain.
- Granted
The Veteran's claims for service connection for left shoulder, left arm, and right knee disabilities have been granted due to new evidence presented. The cases are being remanded for further examination and rating.
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