The Veteran's claim for TDIU on an extra-schedular basis has been denied as the evidence does not support a finding that he is unemployable due to his service-connected disabilities.
The deciding factor: The combined schedular rating of 100% does not meet the criteria for SMC payable at the housebound rate based on being housebound, and there is no evidence showing permanent housebound status by reason of service-connected disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- right upper extremity radiculopathy, left upper extremity radiculopathy, post left knee ligament reconstruction (arthritis), unstable left ankle, cervical spine disability, lumbar spine disability, right lower extremity radiculopathy, left lower extremity radiculopathy, left trochanteric bursitis, macular degeneration, right knee arthritis, chronic headaches, myofascial pain, left trapezius muscle
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 27, 2017
- Citation
- 1709462
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What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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