Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevented him from securing and following substantial gainful employment, warranting a total disability rating based on individual unemployability from December 31, 2021.
The deciding factor: The non-VA physician's August 2023 report and opinion were found more persuasive than any other evidence against the claim.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- October 20, 2025
- Citation
- A25090038
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