The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from securing and maintaining substantially gainful employment prior to May 1, 2020. As a result, his claim for TDIU was denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's income during the period of appeal was above the poverty threshold, indicating he could secure and maintain substantially gainful employment despite his service-connected disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- PTSD (now rated as dysthymic disorder), TMJ disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- November 20, 2024
- Citation
- A24076989
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- Dismissed
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- Denied
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- Granted
The Veteran's additional dental disabilities, including TMJ disease and damaged teeth, are compensable under VA regulations for purposes of receiving VA dental treatment.
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