The Veteran's bilateral shoulder disabilities alone have precluded him from obtaining or following substantially gainful employment, and he meets the criteria for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU). Additionally, his additional service-connected disabilities independently ratable at 60 percent or more have met the criteria for special monthly compensation (SMC) at the housebound rate.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's bilateral shoulder disabilities alone meet the schedular criteria for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU), and his additional service-connected disabilities independently ratable at 60 percent or more have met the criteria for special monthly compensation (SMC) at the housebound rate.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral shoulder disabilities
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 8, 2024
- Citation
- 24011245
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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