The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating for individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities, as it was found that he is currently employed.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not demonstrate that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation consistent with his education and work history.
- Claimed conditions
- Somatoform disorder with depressed mood, Chronic sinusitis, Migraine, Lumbosacral strain, Patellofemoral pain syndrome of the left knee, Carpal tunnel syndrome of the right wrist and right cubital tunnel syndrome, Scars status post ganglion cyst excision of the right middle finger, Left hip strain with painful motion, Left knee instability, Right lower extremity radiculopathy, Right wrist tendonitis, Left hip strain with limited abduction, Left hip strain with limited flexion, Limitation of extension of the left knee, Hypertension, Surgical scar of the right wrist, Right shin splints, Left shin splints, Allergic rhinitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 29, 2024
- Citation
- 24004341
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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