Partly granted

The veteran's claim for an effective date of May 14, 2021, for total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU) was granted. Claims for service connection for hemorrhoids and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) were denied. Claims for hypertension, sleep apnea, and erectile dysfunction were remanded.

The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's PTSD prevented him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation since 2006, warranting an effective date of May 14, 2021, for TDIU. The claims for hemorrhoids and IBS were denied due to lack of current diagnosis.

Claimed conditions: hemorrhoids, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), hypertension, sleep apnea, erectile dysfunction
How they argued it: Secondary to another service-connected condition
Exposure basis: None
Rating assigned: None in this decision
Decision date: January 7, 2025
Citation: A25001417

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