The Veteran's disability ratings for unspecified trauma and stressor related disorder and unspecified neurocognitive disorder are denied as they do not meet the criteria for a higher rating.,The Veteran's claim for TDIU due to service-connected unspecified trauma and stressor related disorder and unspecified neurocognitive disorder is also denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not demonstrate that the Veteran’s symptoms are equivalent in severity, frequency, and duration to those required for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 9411.,The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for TDIU as they do not preclude him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.
- Claimed conditions
- unspecified trauma and stressor related disorder, unspecified neurocognitive disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- November 23, 2018
- Citation
- 18152520
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for an addendum opinion regarding the nature and etiology of his unspecified neurocognitive disorder, which was diagnosed after a September 2021 heart surgery. The issues are about service connection on the merits.
- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including unspecified trauma and stressor related disorder and depression, had its onset during service. Therefore, the claim for service connection is granted.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disability, diagnosed as unspecified neurocognitive disorder, is remanded due to inadequate examination and the need for additional TERA development.
- Denied
The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for his service-connected unspecified trauma and stressor related disorder is denied. The effective date for the award of service connection remains June 22, 2018.
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