The Veteran's claim for TDIU prior to March 4, 2014 is denied as the evidence does not show that he was unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation due to service-connected disabilities.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's appendectomy residuals and scars are not severe enough to cause unemployability. Other non-service-connected conditions such as GERD, IBS, and depressive symptoms also contributed to his employment difficulties.
- Claimed conditions
- appendicitis, right knee symptoms
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- October 21, 2021
- Citation
- 21064722
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