The Veteran's service-connected bilateral foot and knee disabilities have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment since February 2019, and the Board has granted a TDIU from that date.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran's service-connected bilateral foot and knee disabilities caused frequent flare-ups and pain, limiting his ability to perform occupational tasks and resulting in multiple reprimands at work.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral foot disabilities, knee disabilities
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- September 25, 2022
- Citation
- 22054636
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What this means for you
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