The Veteran's service-connected conditions did not prevent him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation prior to November 3, 2012.
The deciding factor: Medical evidence does not support the claim that the Veteran was unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation due to his service-connected disabilities prior to November 3, 2012. The non-service-connected back disability had more significant impact on employment.
- Claimed conditions
- Psychophysiological condition, Chronic pain syndrome, Gastrointestinal reaction
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 16, 2016
- Citation
- 1610719
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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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- Whole decision: Denied
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- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew his appeal seeking service connection for depressive disorder with chronic pain syndrome before the Board could make a decision.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's application for PCAFC was denied due to a lack of personal care services. The Board has determined that the Veteran is in need of personal care services and remands the case for further consideration, including a best interest determination by a clinician.
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