The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD with major depressive disorder and hypertension, do not render him unemployable.
The deciding factor: The Veteran has a history of employment as a deputy sheriff for over 25 years and continued in part-time work until he resigned due to his disability. There is no evidence that the combined effect of his service-connected conditions renders him unable to secure or maintain gainful employment.
- Claimed conditions
- PTSD with major depressive disorder, residuals, rupture, right biceps tendon (major), hypertension with associated headaches
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 80%
- Decision date
- November 18, 2019
- Citation
- A19002874
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