The veteran's service-connected disabilities, including major depressive disorder and other physical conditions, have rendered her unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment. The Board has determined that she is entitled to a TDIU.
The deciding factor: The combined effects of the veteran's service-connected medical disabilities, particularly her major depressive disorder, have significantly impaired her employability, making it impossible for her to obtain and maintain substantially gainful employment.
- Claimed conditions
- major depressive disorder, cervical strain with headaches, upper back strain with right (major) shoulder limitation of motion, lumbosacral strain, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), residuals of laparoscopy with D & C for left ovarian cyst and status post menorrhagia and left salpingitis
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 0%
- Decision date
- January 17, 2008
- Citation
- 0801868
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What this means for you
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- Denied
The Veteran's claim for specially-adapted housing assistance and a special home adaptation grant was denied because he does not meet the criteria for either benefit based on his service-connected disabilities.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and major depressive disorder, is being remanded due to the need for additional development regarding his alleged stressors.
- Partly granted
The Board has not made a final determination on the claims of service connection for inguinal hernia, PTSD, joint pain, fibromyalgia, left knee disability, right knee disability, tinnitus, chronic fatigue syndrome, respiratory disability, sleep disorder, IBS, and headaches. The claims are remanded to obtain additional evidence and determine if these conditions are related to service.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal for service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder and major depressive disorder has been dismissed as the appellant requested withdrawal of the appeal.
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