The Veteran's TDIU was granted effective March 1, 2024, based on his service-connected mental health disability and OSA. The effective date for the increased rating of mental health disability is November 1, 2023.
The deciding factor: The AOJ found that the Veteran's symptoms warranted an inferred TDIU as of November 1, 2023, based on his service-connected mental health and OSA disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- adjustment disorder with mixed mood
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- April 27, 2026
- Citation
- A26038903
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What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Appellant's participation in Exercise Intrinsic Action in 1997 and his psychiatric condition during service. The AOJ will gather additional records, including from D Co, 2-5 CAV, 1st CAV DIV, and obtain updated treatment records.
- Denied
The Veteran's claims for service connection for panic disorder and ulcers were denied. The Board found that new and material evidence was not submitted to reopen the claim of service connection for panic disorder, and that there was no continuity of symptoms or medical nexus between the claimed conditions and military service.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the cases for issuance of a Supplemental Statement of the Case, as there is additional evidence that needs to be considered.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for scheduling an RO hearing. The increased rating and TDIU claims are pending.
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