Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) prior to June 24, 2014, as the evidence demonstrated that he was able to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation despite service-connected disabilities.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran worked full-time in a supervisory role as a forklift and baler operator from June 5, 2013 to June 24, 2014, indicating he was capable of working despite his service-connected conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- depressive disorder, bilateral knee arthritis, headaches, tinnitus, hearing loss
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 28, 2025
- Citation
- A25093297
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