The Veteran's appeal of TDIU is remanded due to the inextricably intertwined nature with her claims for compensation for bunions and an increased disability rating for Raynaud’s Syndrome. The AOJ should review these issues before considering her eligibility for TDIU.
The deciding factor: TDIU is inextricably intertwined with the Veteran's pending claims of compensation for bunions and an increased disability rating for Raynaud’s Syndrome.
- Claimed conditions
- Raynaud’s Syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 14, 2018
- Citation
- 18135513
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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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