The Board denied an earlier effective date for the grant of TDIU, finding that February 11, 2005, was the earliest date that TDIU is warranted based on the evidence.
The deciding factor: The criteria for an earlier effective than February 11, 2005, for the grant of TDIU have not been met as there is no evidence of a factually ascertainable increase in the veteran's symptoms prior to June 21, 2005.
- Claimed conditions
- Not specified in this decision
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 11, 2009
- Citation
- 0905041
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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