The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, notably PTSD and low back disability, were found to be sufficiently incapacitating for the period from December 1, 2013 to February 24, 2016, preventing him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment. A total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) was granted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, notably PTSD and low back disability, were found to be sufficiently incapacitating for the period from December 1, 2013 to February 24, 2016, preventing him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment.
- Claimed conditions
- PTSD, low back disability, left knee disability, right knee disability
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 21, 2019
- Citation
- 19188296
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What this means for you
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