Partly granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation from March 30, 2011, warranting a TDIU.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected disabilities significantly impaired his ability to work, making it impossible for the average person to maintain employment in light of his education and training.
- Claimed conditions
- Left hip strain, Left knee osteoarthritis, Right knee traumatic arthritis, Bilateral pes planus and hallux valgus, Cervical spine strain with osteoarthritis, Right hip injury, Lumbar strain with degenerative osteoarthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- February 10, 2025
- Citation
- A25012169
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