The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for her pelvic adhesive disease, right tibia/fibula fracture residuals, left foot calcaneal spurs, and post-surgical scarring of the tibia/fibula was denied. The Veteran was granted an initial 10 percent rating for her left foot calcaneal spurs and a TDIU based on service-connected disabilities.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support higher ratings for any of the conditions, except for the grant of a TDIU due to multiple service-connected disabilities preventing the Veteran from securing or following substantially gainful employment.
- Claimed conditions
- history of pelvic adhesive disease, residuals of right tibia/fibula fracture, left foot calcaneal spurs, post-surgical scarring of the tibia/fibula
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- August 17, 2018
- Citation
- 18127528
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- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and TDIU have been dismissed due to the withdrawal of his appeal by his representative.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals have been withdrawn by his representative, and therefore the appeals are dismissed.
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