The Board denied a rating in excess of 20 percent for residuals, left brachial plexus injury and left shoulder arthrofibrosis (exclusive of the period from August 16, 2016, until December 31, 2016, during which time a temporary total rating was assigned under 38 C.F.R. � 4.30) and denied a temporary total rating for left hallux valgus deformity after May 30, 2013. The Board also remanded the claim for a TDIU for additional development.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's employment as a bus driver for VA prevented him from securing or following substantially gainful employment consistent with his educational and occupational background.
- Claimed conditions
- left upper extremity residual sensory and motor deficit, residuals left brachial plexus injury and left shoulder arthrofibrosis, right great toe, left great toe, surgical scars of the bilateral feet
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 1, 2022
- Citation
- 22049965
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