The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD with dysthymia and opioid dependence, have rendered him unable to obtain and maintain substantially gainful employment on a schedular basis from November 14, 2011 to June 7, 2021.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected PTSD with dysthymia and opioid dependence has significantly impacted his ability to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation due to his psychiatric symptoms and substance use disorder.
- Claimed conditions
- PTSD with dysthymia, left ulnar nerve neuropathy, opioid (heroin) dependence
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- August 4, 2022
- Citation
- 22044439
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