The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have at least as likely as not prevented her from engaging in substantially gainful employment since November 21, 2011. The Board finds TDIU is warranted as of November 21, 2011 based on the evidence currently of record.
The deciding factor: The combined effects of the Veteran's service-connected disabilities severely limit her ability to function in an occupational environment since at least November 21, 2011.
- Claimed conditions
- sleep apnea, major depressive disorder, bilateral pes planus, low back disorder, right wrist disorder, left wrist disorder, c-section scar, right and left hallux valgus scars, dermatitis, rhinitis, bruxism, tonsillectomy, lower lip numbness
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 21, 2018
- Citation
- 18113085
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What this means for you
A remand is not a loss. The Board sent the case back for more development — often a new exam or missing records — before making a final decision. Many remands later end in a grant, and the decision spells out exactly what the Board wanted to see.
What you can do next
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for additional development regarding the Veteran's claim of service connection for sleep apnea. The Veteran will be provided with a VA examination to determine if his current sleep disorder is related to his military service.
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