The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his bilateral knee conditions and associated depressive disorder, have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted a TDIU based on the evidence of record.
The deciding factor: The medical opinion and testimony indicate that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, particularly his bilateral knee conditions, have significantly impacted his ability to work.
- Claimed conditions
- status post total left knee replacement, unspecified depressive disorder associated with status post total left knee replacement, left foot infracalcaneal bursitis with calcaneal spurs associated with status post total left knee replacement, degenerative arthritis of the right foot associated with status post total left knee replacement, degenerative arthritis of the right knee associated with status post total left knee replacement
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- August 22, 2019
- Citation
- 19164949
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- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn due to the Veteran's representative stating they wish to withdraw the appeal regarding an increased rating for status post total left knee replacement and a temporary total for convalescence.
- Granted
The Board granted increased disability ratings of 60 percent for the Veteran's status post total left knee replacement and status post total right knee arthroplasty, effective February 1, 2023.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for a left knee disorder, cervical spine disorder, and cervical radiculopathy as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to the Veteran's military service.
- Partly granted
The Veteran's left knee condition was granted a rating of 40 percent prior to December 17, 2021, and denied an increased rating from May 1, 2022. The Veteran also received separate ratings for instability and scar.
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