The veteran's total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) was granted with an effective date of August 1, 2021. This means the veteran is considered totally disabled due to service-connected conditions and unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The deciding factor: The Board found that the veteran's service-connected disabilities precluded him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation starting from August 1, 2021.

Claimed conditions

bilateral knee disabilities, service-connected psychiatric disorder, lumbar spine degenerative disc disease with herniated disc L3, intervertebral disc syndrome, and lumbosacral strain, bilateral knee patellar tendonitis with degenerative arthritis, patellofemoral pain syndrome, knee strain, patellar instability, and shin splints, lower extremity radiculopathy

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 6, 2025

Citation

A25000833

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