The Veteran's TDIU from August 15, 2019 to September 7, 2020 is granted. An earlier effective date for SMC based on housebound criteria prior to September 8, 2020 is remanded.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows the Veteran was precluded from gainful employment due to his service-connected disabilities from August 15, 2019, to September 7, 2020.
- Claimed conditions
- Somatic symptom disorder, Bilateral knee disabilities
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- December 3, 2024
- Citation
- A24079616
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- Denied
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- Granted
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