The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevented him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation since July 24, 2013.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him incapable of obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment due to their impact on his physical and mental abilities.
- Claimed conditions
- posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), residuals of a left clavicle fracture, left shoulder disability, left lower extremity radiculopathy with tremors, right lower extremity radiculopathy with tremors, back disability, right upper extremity tremors, left upper extremity tremors, right ankle disability, left ankle disability, right knee disorder, tinnitus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- May 26, 2022
- Citation
- 22031126
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What this means for you
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has expanded the scope of the claim to include any mental health disorder raised by the record and has remanded for additional development regarding service connection for left leg, ankle, and psychiatric disabilities.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for hearing loss, tinnitus, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to incomplete medical records and need for further examination.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including bipolar disorder and PTSD. The Veteran will be asked to provide additional medical records and undergo a VA examination.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, arthritis, and memory loss. The decision found no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.
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