The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from engaging in all work during the time period under review, as demonstrated by the disability ratings assigned prior to February 24, 2009. The Board denied entitlement to TDIU for that period.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not show any specific limitations related to the medication or side effects of the medication and the Veteran's service-connected disabilities were not shown to impede his ability to work beyond that normally contemplated by the schedule.
- Claimed conditions
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Carpal tunnel syndrome, Paralysis of the median nerve, Arthritis, Limitation of motion of the left wrist, Residuals of injury, right radial corporal joint with degenerative changes, Residuals of fracture to the left ulnar styloid
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 9, 2017
- Citation
- 1707325
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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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