The Veteran's service-connected disabilities from December 11, 2013 through June 7, 2021 have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected right knee and ankle conditions have caused significant functional limitations that prevent him from engaging in substantial gainful employment.
- Claimed conditions
- Patella Tendonitis with History of Osgood-Schlatter Disease of the Right Knee, Dislocation of Semilunar Cartilage of the Right Knee, Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome of the Left Knee, Scar of the Right Lower Extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- October 13, 2022
- Citation
- 22057586
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations of his service-connected degenerative arthritis of the thoracolumbar spine and patellofemoral pain syndrome of the left knee are being remanded due to the need for additional development.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for higher ratings and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for updated VA examinations that comply with Correia v. McDonald, 28 Vet. App. 158 (2016).
- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities render her in need of regular aid and attendance, which is required to protect her from hazards or dangers incident to her daily environment. As a result, the Veteran is granted special monthly compensation (SMC) based on aid and attendance.
- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered her unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation as of July 29, 2009. Therefore, a TDIU is granted effective from that date.
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