The Veteran's claim for service connection for recurrent TBI residuals was denied as no evidence of such condition during active service or thereafter. The rating for tinea pedis remains noncompensable due to the use of topical treatment. A total disability rating based on individual unemployability and special monthly compensation at the housebound rate were granted prior to September 15, 2020. Basic eligibility to Dependents' Educational Assistance was established prior to that date.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's claim for service connection for recurrent TBI residuals could not be substantiated as no evidence of such condition during active service or thereafter. The rating for tinea pedis remained noncompensable due to the use of topical treatment. The Veteran's employment after January 2018 constituted marginal employment, rendering him unable to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment.
- Claimed conditions
- Recurrent Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Residuals, Tinea Pedis, Major Depressive Disorder, Sleep Apnea, Right Knee Degenerative Arthritis with Patellofemoral Syndrome, Left Knee Degenerative Arthritis with Patellofemoral Syndrome, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- September 21, 2024
- Citation
- A24059331
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