Partly granted
The veteran's claims for higher ratings for knee conditions and hemorrhoids were denied. However, the veteran was granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU). Claims for service connection for an enlarged heart were denied, while claims for benign prostatic hypertrophy and erectile dysfunction were remanded.
The deciding factor: The Board's decision was based on the evidence of record at the time of the February 2022 decision and the criteria set forth in the Schedule for Rating Disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of right knee anterior cruciate ligament repair with associated surgical scar, right knee status post total knee replacement, hemorrhoids with pruritus ani, enlarged heart, benign prostatic hypertrophy, erectile dysfunction
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 23, 2025
- Citation
- A25006199
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