The Veteran's service-connected mental disabilities, including PTSD and major depressive disorder, render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected mental disabilities, particularly his PTSD and major depressive disorder, are severe enough to prevent him from obtaining or maintaining any gainful employment consistent with his education and occupational experience.
- Claimed conditions
- posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), major depressive disorder, surgical scars, right ankle, musculoskeletal strain, cervical spine, musculoskeletal strain, lumbar spine, rotator cuff strain, right shoulder, musculoskeletal strain, right elbow, musculoskeletal strain, left ankle, tinnitus, degenerative arthritis right ankle status post reconstructive surgery, bilateral plantar fasciitis, patellofemoral syndrome, left knee, patellofemoral syndrome, right knee, idiopathic central serous retinopathy, right eye, sliding hiatus hernia, tension headaches, cubital syndrome, right elbow with right ulnar nerve neuralgia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 90%
- Decision date
- August 17, 2022
- Citation
- 22046574
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What this means for you
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The Veteran's claim for specially-adapted housing assistance and a special home adaptation grant was denied because he does not meet the criteria for either benefit based on his service-connected disabilities.
- Remanded (sent back)
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- 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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