The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not meet the schedular criteria for TDIU prior to June 9, 2015. The Board found that he was unemployable due to his service-connected disabilities as of June 9, 2015.
The deciding factor: The Veteran had a combined disability rating of 100% from June 9, 2015 and could perform sedentary employment with the help of vocational rehabilitation. His educational background and ability to continue training for his National Guard duties suggest he was capable of engaging in sedentary employment.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar strain, right and left lower extremity radiculopathy, chronic sinusitis, reactive airway disease, GERD
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- August 21, 2018
- Citation
- 18127365
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has denied service connection for chronic sinusitis and remanded the claim for a lumbar spine disability due to insufficient evidence.
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