The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for agoraphobia and TDIU was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 30 percent prior to May 28, 2008 or 70 percent beginning May 28, 2008.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms were consistent with a 50% disability rating but did not reach the level required for a 100% disability rating due to lack of total occupational and social impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- Agoraphobia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- January 24, 2014
- Citation
- 1402896
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What this means for you
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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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