The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for right shoulder strain, right knee limitation of flexion and extension, post operative residuals, right knee meniscectomy, and right knee scars. The veteran was granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) from May 23, 2020.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's shoulder and knee conditions did not meet the criteria for higher ratings due to limited range of motion and pain during flare-ups, but these limitations were within the bounds of their current ratings. The TDIU was granted based on the veteran's inability to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation due to his service-connected disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- Right shoulder strain, Right knee limitation of flexion, Right knee limitation of extension, Post operative residuals, right knee meniscectomy, Right knee scars associated with post operative residuals of right knee meniscectomy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 17, 2025
- Citation
- A25089861
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