The veteran's claim for TDIU benefits prior to November 3, 1993 was denied as he did not meet the criteria for a total disability rating due to service-connected disabilities.
The deciding factor: The veteran had multiple service-connected conditions but his combined disability rating did not meet the required threshold for TDIU benefits under VA regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- COPD, hypertension secondary to PTSD (PTSD), bursitis of the back, hip, and right shoulder, nervous disorder other than PTSD
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- May 24, 2002
- Citation
- 0205223
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Granted
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- Denied
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