The Veteran's application for a total disability rating based on individual employability (TDIU) due to service-connected disabilities was granted effective May 6, 1994. The Board found that the evidence supported the conclusion that the Veteran was unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected disabilities.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's private vocational expert opined that he was unable to work due to his service-connected disabilities prior to August 5, 2000. The Board granted a TDIU effective May 6, 1994 based on the benefit of doubt and the Veteran's application.
- Claimed conditions
- cervical spine disability, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), varicose veins of the right thigh, bilateral feet arthralgia, lumbar spine disability, bilateral wrist arthralgia, tinnitus, sinusitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 0%
- Decision date
- July 27, 2017
- Citation
- 1729760
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What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Denied
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- 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.
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