Partly granted
The veteran's claims for increased ratings for left and right ankle sprains were denied. However, the veteran was granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) as of August 1, 2017.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the evaluation of medical evidence and the criteria for TDIU.
- Claimed conditions
- left ankle sprain, right ankle sprain, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), low back, bilateral shoulders, bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy (sciatic nerve), bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy (femoral nerve), right hand fracture, right shoulder scars
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 29, 2025
- Citation
- 25001300
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