The TDIU claim is being remanded due to its inextricably intertwined nature with the issues of increased ratings for the Veteran’s back and hips. The VA will review these issues together.
The deciding factor: TDIU is being remanded because it is inextricably intertwined with the issues of increased ratings for the Veteran's back and hips, which could significantly impact TDIU determination.
- Claimed conditions
- back, hips
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 17, 2019
- Citation
- 19129735
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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- Dismissed
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- Dismissed
The appeal of the 'denial of back claims' was dismissed due to the untimely submission of a Notice of Disagreement.
- Denied
The Board denied the veteran's request for an earlier effective date for a 100 percent disability rating for bipolar disorder and for entitlement to TDIU.
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