The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for reentrance into a VR&E program under Chapter 31, as his service-connected and nonservice-connected disabilities did not worsen to the extent that they precluded him from performing the duties of the occupation for which he was previously found rehabilitated.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not establish that the Veteran's service-connected schizoaffective disorder and various nonservice-connected disabilities had worsened to the point where his employment was significantly impacted, nor was it shown that the occupation for which he was previously found rehabilitated under Chapter 31 was unsuitable.
- Claimed conditions
- Schizoaffective disorder to include depressive symptoms, Tiredness, Sleep apnea, High blood pressure, Residuals of shingles, Rapid weight gain, Headaches, Depression due to weight gain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 6, 2025
- Citation
- A25011364
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