The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, and for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disability (TDIU). The evidence did not support the Veteran's assertions that his current mental health symptoms were related to service or that he was unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment.
The deciding factor: The preponderance of the evidence did not support a finding that the Veteran had an acquired psychiatric disorder related to service, nor did it support a finding that his service-connected disabilities rendered him unemployable.
- Claimed conditions
- anxiety neurosis, obstructive sleep apnea, residuals of a TBI
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 90%
- Decision date
- January 7, 2019
- Citation
- 19101382
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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