The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from obtaining and retaining substantially gainful employment.
The deciding factor: VA medical opinions indicated that the Veteran could work in a sedentary position with some minor accommodations due to his specific disabilities, which were consistent with his occupational background and level of education.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis and calcaneal spurs, tinea pedis, hallux limitus with arthritis of both feet, residuals of a right knee total replacement, left knee joint osteoarthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- October 22, 2020
- Citation
- 20068694
What this means for you
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What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection to left knee joint osteoarthritis as secondary to lumbosacral strain and spinal stenosis, and right lower extremity radiculopathy due to an inadequate VA examination.
- Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for tinea pedis and dismissed the claims for tinnitus, multiple sclerosis, neck condition, and low back condition.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for a bilateral foot disability to obtain further development, including adequate VA examinations and opinions.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for hearing loss disability, neck strain, and tinea pedis. The Veteran's claim for an increased initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus was also denied. The claims for service connection for right and left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome were remanded.
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