The veteran's service-connected disabilities have not worsened to the point that he is unable to perform his duties as a telemarketer, and therefore additional vocational rehabilitation services are denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not show that the veteran's service-connected disabilities have significantly impaired his employability in his current occupation or that his occupation has been found unsuitable due to specific employment handicaps and capabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- Not specified in this decision
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 18, 2008
- Citation
- 0813031
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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