The Veteran's TDIU claim for PTSD is denied as his service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from securing and following substantially gainful employment.
The deciding factor: The VA examiners found that the Veteran was capable of managing his financial affairs, maintaining social relationships, and performing necessary tasks. The Veteran’s other service-connected conditions did not significantly impact his employability.
- Claimed conditions
- PTSD, status post foraminotomies of cervical spine with C-7 radiculopathy of the right upper extremity, status post foraminotomies of cervical spine with C-7 radiculopathy of the left upper extremity, diabetes mellitus type II, hypertension, impetigo, degenerative changes of the cervical spine status post foraminotomy, tinnitus, residuals of left inguinal hernia repair, visual field deficit with small interior scotoma of the left eye, bilateral hearing loss
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 90%
- Decision date
- July 19, 2018
- Citation
- 18119122
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Dismissed
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