The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including major depressive disorder with cannabis use disorder and radiculopathies of the lower extremities, have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment since September 24, 2014. Effective that date, he is granted a TDIU.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including major depressive disorder with cannabis use disorder and radiculopathies of the lower extremities, have resulted in occupational impairment due to chronic sleep impairment, memory loss, difficulty adapting to stressful circumstances, and physical limitations that impact his ability to perform sedentary work.
- Claimed conditions
- Major depressive disorder with cannabis use disorder, Radiculopathy of the left lower extremity, Radiculopathy of the right lower extremity, Hypertension, Scar, status post L4-5 discectomy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- January 29, 2026
- Citation
- 26001170
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