The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected right knee chondromalacia patella with degenerative joint disease, finding that he did not meet the schedular criteria and his service-connected disability does not render him unable to obtain or maintain a substantially gainful occupation.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected right knee disorder did not meet the schedular requirements for TDIU benefits as it was rated at 10 percent disabling, which is less than the required 60% rating under VA regulations. The Board also noted that the Veteran had a Bachelor of Arts degree and worked in various jobs during the appeal period.
- Claimed conditions
- right knee chondromalacia patella with degenerative joint disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 3, 2022
- Citation
- 22006219
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's appeals for increased rating and service connection due to untimely filing of her substantive appeal.
- Dismissed
The Board dismissed the appeal as the appellant requested to withdraw all remaining issues, including service connection for bilateral hearing loss and higher evaluations for knee and shoulder conditions, due to a full grant of TDIU.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him in need of regular aid and attendance, which is granted.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for bilateral knee disorders due to conflicting medical opinions and a need for clarification. The case will be returned for further evaluation.
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