The Veteran's right knee strain and obstructive sleep apnea have resulted in a combined rating of 60%, which does not meet the schedular criteria for TDIU. However, due to significant functional limitations caused by his service-connected disabilities, including right knee, cervical spine, left foot, and right foot conditions, he may be eligible for extraschedular TDIU.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have significantly impacted his ability to perform manual labor, which was his prior employment. Given the functional limitations caused by these conditions, it is likely that he cannot obtain or maintain substantially gainful employment without additional assistance.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Strain, Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- September 27, 2017
- Citation
- 1742974
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