The Board has determined that the Veteran was rendered unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation due to his service-connected disabilities for the appellate period prior to March 7, 2022. The appeal is granted.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran's physical and mental ability to perform the activities required by his former occupations was severely impacted by his service-connected disabilities, including left knee disability, PTSD, tinnitus, chronic sinusitis, left ear hearing loss, and allergic rhinitis. The Board found that these conditions resulted in functional limitations that significantly limited his ability to work.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee disability, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), tinnitus, chronic sinusitis, left ear hearing loss, allergic rhinitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 7, 2023
- Citation
- 23021554
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What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
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- 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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