The Veteran's TDIU and DEA eligibility claims for the period prior to December 30, 2009 were denied due to insufficient evidence showing that his service-connected conditions alone rendered him unemployable.,The Veteran had multiple service-connected disabilities including degenerative arthritis of both knees and detrusor instability. However, the Board found that these conditions combined with nonservice-connected factors such as bladder issues contributed to his inability to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected knee conditions alone did not render him unemployable prior to December 30, 2009. Other nonservice-connected disabilities also significantly impacted his employability.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative arthritis of right knee, Degenerative arthritis of left knee, Detrusor instability, interstitial cystitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 29, 2026
- Citation
- A26039963
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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