The Veteran's claim for a TDIU rating based on his service-connected disabilities is being remanded due to the need for an examination to determine if he is unemployable solely due to his service-connected conditions.
The deciding factor: The case was remanded because it was unclear whether the Veteran could maintain substantially (more than marginal) employment consistent with his education and employment background given his service-connected disabilities, without regard to age or impact of any nonservice-connected disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- type II diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuritis of the left upper extremity associated with type II diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuritis of the right upper extremity associated with type II diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuritis of the left lower extremity associated with type II diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuritis of the right lower extremity associated with type II diabetes mellitus, residuals of right ankle sprain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 24, 2010
- Citation
- 1031693
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
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: Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew all appeals regarding his service-connected conditions and related disability ratings, effective as of March 16, 2026.
- Whole decision: Denied
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