The Board denied the Veteran's claim for TDIU, finding that his service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran had a history of various jobs and education, but he was unable to provide consistent information regarding his work history and ability to work. His service-connected conditions were found to be manageable with sedentary or light physical activity, which did not prevent him from securing gainful employment.
- Claimed conditions
- Ankylosing spondylosis of the thoracolumbar spine, Post-traumatic arthritis of the left ankle
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- September 23, 2023
- Citation
- 23052885
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