Granted
The Veteran's service-connected unspecified depressive disorder and tinnitus prevented him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment from May 23, 2019 to January 23, 2022.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the Veteran's mental health disorder and tinnitus significantly impacted his ability to work, leading to early retirement due to depression and difficulty with coworkers.
- Claimed conditions
- unspecified depressive disorder, tinnitus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- November 17, 2025
- Citation
- A25099438
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