The Veteran's claim for individual unemployability was granted from October 1, 2011. The effective date is set at this time as the evidence shows he was unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected disabilities.
The deciding factor: The Board found that new and material evidence demonstrated the Veteran's inability to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation due to his service-connected PTSD, back disability, and left knee disabilities as of October 1, 2011.
- Claimed conditions
- PTSD, intervertebral disc syndrome (back disability), left knee degenerative joint disease status post anterior cruciate ligament repair, left knee limitation of extension, left knee instability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- May 28, 2024
- Citation
- A24027625
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What this means for you
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Related decisions
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- Granted
The Board of Veterans' Appeals has granted service connection for PTSD and Mood Disorders, both presumed conditions under the PACT Act.
- Partly granted
The Board has not made a final determination on the claims of service connection for inguinal hernia, PTSD, joint pain, fibromyalgia, left knee disability, right knee disability, tinnitus, chronic fatigue syndrome, respiratory disability, sleep disorder, IBS, and headaches. The claims are remanded to obtain additional evidence and determine if these conditions are related to service.
- Granted
The Veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD was granted with an initial evaluation of 50 percent, effective September 24, 2007. The appeal regarding the heart condition and sleep disorder is denied. The Veteran's hearing loss prior to August 24, 2015, warrants a 20 percent rating.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals were dismissed due to the death of the appellant. The issues related to service connection for various conditions and disability ratings.
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