The veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU were denied. The claim of CUE in the August 2001 rating decision denying a TDIU was also denied.
The deciding factor: The RO found that the veteran failed to appear for his scheduled VA examination, which is grounds for denial of his claim. For the increased ratings and TDIU claims, the RO determined that the evidence did not support higher disability ratings or entitlement to TDIU based on the service-connected conditions alone. The CUE claim was denied as there was no clear and unmistakable error in the August 2001 rating decision.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of a gunshot wound to the right forearm, Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with major depressive disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 24, 2007
- Citation
- 0711934
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What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal of the effective dates for his TDIU and DEA benefits is remanded due to ambiguity in the record regarding his work history from January 2004 to July 2011. The Veteran should be asked to provide clarification regarding his employment during this period, including reasons for stopping work.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The appeal is remanded for further development and adjudication of the Veteran's claims.
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