The Veteran's initial claims for increased ratings for left and right tibial disabilities were denied, as the evidence did not show that their disability picture more nearly approximated the criteria for a higher rating.,For TDIU prior to June 2, 2018, the Board found that the Veteran was not unemployable due to her service-connected disabilities.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that the Veteran's left and right tibial disabilities more nearly approximated the criteria for a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic codes.,The Veteran's service-connected disabilities were found to be insufficient to render her unemployable prior to June 2, 2018.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Tibial Stress Fracture, Right Tibial Stress Fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 24, 2021
- Citation
- 21070698
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