The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevent him from securing and following substantially gainful employment, warranting a TDIU effective February 13, 2006.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the Veteran's service-connected musculoskeletal disabilities and hearing loss preclude him from performing work consistent with his level of education, training, and previous work experience.
- Claimed conditions
- Knee disabilities, Back disability (thoracolumbar), Skin condition, Hearing loss and tinnitus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- February 2, 2024
- Citation
- 24005649
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What this means for you
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- Granted
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- Granted
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- Remanded (sent back)
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