The Board has determined that an effective date of August 14, 2003, is appropriate for the grant of a total rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU). This decision was based on a VA social worker's note from August 14, 2003, indicating the veteran had potential eligibility for TDIU.
The deciding factor: The earliest date as of which it was ascertainable that an increase in service-connected disability had occurred is August 14, 2003, based on a VA social worker's note suggesting the veteran pursue a claim for TDIU due to his visual deficiencies and osteoarthritis.
- Claimed conditions
- blindness, osteoarthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 16, 2007
- Citation
- 0736347
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What this means for you
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