The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his right knee and associated foot conditions, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation as of June 7, 2012.
The deciding factor: The combined disability evaluation of 60% prior to June 7, 2012, qualified the Veteran for TDIU under the schedular criteria. As of this date, his service-connected disabilities alone preclude him from obtaining and maintaining gainful employment due to limitations in lifting, walking, standing, bending, kneeling, and squatting.
- Claimed conditions
- Chondromalacia patella (right knee), Bilateral chronic arch strain with bilateral plantar fasciitis and bilateral great toe arthritis, Gastric ulcers, Adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and chronic depression (related to right knee), Right hip strain, Left hip strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- September 30, 2016
- Citation
- 1639473
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that the Veteran's right hip strain is secondary to his service-connected left shin splint and bilateral knee disabilities. However, the opinion provided by the VA did not adequately address causation or aggravation of the right hip strain due to these conditions. The case is therefore being remanded for further analysis.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected conditions leave her in need of regular aid and attendance, which is granted for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has found that new and relevant evidence has been received since the August 2020 rating decision, warranting readjudication of the previously denied claims for service connection for degenerative arthritis of the spine (also claimed as a neck condition), lumbosacral strain, left hip strain, right hip strain, and right knee strain.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for right and left hip disabilities as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected lumbar spine disability.
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