The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to obtain and follow a substantially gainful occupation, effective July 18, 2017.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, right knee arthritis with meniscal tear, degenerative arthritis of the spine with IVDS, and other physical conditions, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation due to their impact on his ability to perform occupational tasks and maintain work-related relationships.
- Claimed conditions
- PTSD, right knee arthritis with meniscal tear, degenerative arthritis status post-operative right ankle fracture, degenerative arthritis of the spine with IVDS, right knee removal of semilunar cartilage, right knee status post-arthroscopic surgery, left lower extremity radiculopathy, right lower extremity radiculopathy, right hip strain with thigh impairment, left hip strain, scars, status post right ankle open reduction internal fixation, right knee arthroscopic repair scars, right ankle open reduction scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 80%
- Decision date
- December 21, 2021
- Citation
- 21075593
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What this means for you
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Board of Veterans' Appeals has granted service connection for PTSD and Mood Disorders, both presumed conditions under the PACT Act.
- Partly granted
The Board has not made a final determination on the claims of service connection for inguinal hernia, PTSD, joint pain, fibromyalgia, left knee disability, right knee disability, tinnitus, chronic fatigue syndrome, respiratory disability, sleep disorder, IBS, and headaches. The claims are remanded to obtain additional evidence and determine if these conditions are related to service.
- Granted
The Veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD was granted with an initial evaluation of 50 percent, effective September 24, 2007. The appeal regarding the heart condition and sleep disorder is denied. The Veteran's hearing loss prior to August 24, 2015, warrants a 20 percent rating.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals were dismissed due to the death of the appellant. The issues related to service connection for various conditions and disability ratings.
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