The Veteran's service-connected bipolar affective disorder, tinnitus, and bilateral hearing loss have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation as of May 1, 2014.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected bipolar affective disorder has caused significant limitations in his ability to set realistic goals and make plans independently, work in coordination with others without being distracted by them, complete a normal workweek without interruptions from psychologically based symptoms, perform at a consistent pace without unreasonable number of rest periods, respond appropriately to changes in the work setting, and maintain socially appropriate behavior.
- Claimed conditions
- Bipolar Affective Disorder, Tinnitus, Bilateral Hearing Loss
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- April 23, 2019
- Citation
- 19131476
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