The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to his service-connected disabilities, finding that he was not unemployable prior to November 12, 1991.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that the Veteran was unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected disabilities prior to November 12, 1991.
- Claimed conditions
- Multiple Sclerosis, Headaches, Impotency
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- July 13, 2010
- Citation
- 1025989
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What this means for you
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- Denied
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- Granted
The Board granted service connection for multiple sclerosis, finding that it manifested to a degree of 10 percent or more within seven years of the Veteran's separation from service.
- Partly granted
The Board denied service connection for erectile dysfunction and remanded the claims for a sleep disorder and headaches to ensure proper development of evidence.
- Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew the appeal in September 2025, stating that she is now 100% permanently and totally disabled effective April 29, 2025.
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