The Board granted a TDIU effective January 12, 2001, based on the veteran's service-connected disabilities. The effective date was set at this time as it is not factually ascertainable that he was unemployable prior to this date.
The deciding factor: The veteran's employment with VA ended in August 2000 due to his service-connected disabilities and personal issues, making him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. His TDIU was granted effective January 12, 2001.
- Claimed conditions
- Major Depression with PTSD Features, Post-Traumatic Headaches, Residuals of Trauma to the Left Eye
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- April 11, 2005
- Citation
- 0510353
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