The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not meet the criteria for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability prior to August 1, 1997. The evidence does not support his claim that he was unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation due to his service-connected conditions.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation before August 1, 1997.
- Claimed conditions
- Psychotic Disorder, Headaches, Low Back Disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- December 23, 2013
- Citation
- 1342422
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