The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) because his service-connected anxiety disorder, NOS did not meet the schedular requirements and there was no evidence of unemployability due to service-connected disability.
The deciding factor: The VA examination findings showed reduced reliability and productivity but were insufficient to prove an inability to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation as required for TDIU.
- Claimed conditions
- anxiety disorder, NOS
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- June 22, 2020
- Citation
- 20042208
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- Dismissed
The appeal for an increased evaluation for anxiety disorder, not otherwise specified is dismissed due to lack of jurisdiction.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has denied a rating in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus type II and remanded the issues of a rating in excess of 30 percent for anxiety disorder, NOS and entitlement to TDIU.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for anxiety disorder and sleep apnea, as well as his TDIU claim due to new evidence and need for further development. The issues include determining if a rating in excess of 50 percent is warranted for anxiety disorder, establishing service connection for sleep apnea, and evaluating whether he qualifies for TDIU.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected anxiety disorder, NOS. The decision is based on evidence that suggests a link between the Veteran's medications and weight gain, which may have contributed to his development of sleep apnea.
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