The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and acne scars, render him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment due to his mental health conditions.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and acne scars rendered him unemployable as he was unable to continue in his previous occupation of campus security officer due to his symptoms.
- Claimed conditions
- posttraumatic disorder (PTSD), acne scars (facial area), acne scars (posterior trunk)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 90%
- Decision date
- June 1, 2022
- Citation
- 22032133
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