The Veteran was granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability from April 4, 2009, to July 9, 2015.

The deciding factor: The evidence is in equipoise as to whether the Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unemployable from performing all forms of substantially gainful employment that are consistent with his education and occupational experience.

Claimed conditions

Persistent depressive disorder with cannabis use disorder, Degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, Patellofemoral syndrome of the right knee, Chondromalacia of the left knee, Bilateral tinea pedis and bilateral onychomycosis of the lower extremities

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

100%

Decision date

October 2, 2025

Citation

25012361

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