The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure and maintain gainful employment, meeting the criteria for a TDIU from September 1, 2018.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's combined rating of 90% from July 13, 2011; and 100% from November 2, 2020, meets the threshold requirements for a TDIU on schedular basis. His service-connected disabilities have significantly impacted his ability to work due to physical limitations and pain.
- Claimed conditions
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Right Upper Extremity Radiculopathy, Migraine Headaches, Right Shoulder Strain, Lumbar Spine Degenerative Disc Disease, Chronic Right Ankle Strain, Right Lower Extremity Radiculopathy, Cervical Spine Degenerative Disc Disease, Painful Scars (Midline Abdomen and Left Knee), Left Knee Scar with Underlying Tissue Damage, Left Knee Strain with Arthritis, Right Knee Strain with Arthritis, Pityriasis Rosea, Left Lower Extremity Radiculopathy, Tinnitus, Hemorrhoids, Allergic Rhinitis, Right Foot Callous, Residuals of Abdomen and Left Knee Scars, Bilateral Tinea Pedis with Onychomycosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 90%
- Decision date
- November 6, 2024
- Citation
- 24032698
Veterans Law Judge
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