The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and tension headaches do not prevent him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the Veteran has moderate functional impairments due to his service-connected conditions, but also indicates he would benefit from engaging in productive work behaviors despite perceived limitations.
- Claimed conditions
- PTSD with alcohol use disorder, tension headaches associated with PTSD with alcohol use disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 11, 2019
- Citation
- A19000291
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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