The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of right ankle arthritis was denied as the evidence did not show marked limited motion.,The Veteran's claim for TDIU was also denied because his service-connected disabilities, while impacting employment, do not preclude him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed moderate limitation of right ankle motion without additional compensable functional loss during flare-ups.,The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation, as evidenced by his current employment.
- Claimed conditions
- right ankle arthritis, left ankle sprain with loose bodies and arthritis, right knee patellofemoral syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 21, 2019
- Citation
- 19188123
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