The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation since at least March 2015, and the Board has granted an earlier effective date of August 19, 2020 for this determination.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected disabilities (anxiety disorder, migraines, patellofemoral pain syndrome, asthma, left ankle ligament sprain) have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation since at least March 2015.
- Claimed conditions
- anxiety disorder, migraines, patellofemoral pain syndrome (left knee), patellofemoral pain syndrome (right knee), asthma, left ankle ligament sprain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 80%
- Decision date
- September 17, 2024
- Citation
- A24057460
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