The Veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for neurogenic bladder is being remanded due to the need for additional evidence regarding his symptoms and their impact on employment.,The Veteran's claim for TDIU from June 13, 2017 through September 30, 2019 remains granted. However, a final decision cannot be rendered at this time as it is inextricably intertwined with the issue of a higher disability rating for neurogenic bladder.,The Veteran's claim for TDIU from October 1, 2019 is being remanded due to the need for an extraschedular evaluation based on individual unemployability.
The deciding factor: Additional evidence regarding the Veteran’s symptoms and their impact on employment is needed to determine if a higher disability rating for neurogenic bladder can be granted.,The issue of TDIU from October 1, 2019 cannot be decided at this time as it is inextricably intertwined with the issue of a higher disability rating for neurogenic bladder.,An extraschedular evaluation based on individual unemployability is needed to determine if the Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.
- Claimed conditions
- neurogenic bladder, lumbar spine spondylosis with degenerative disc disease, bilateral tinnitus, right ear hearing loss, scar of the lumbar spine, right lower extremity decreased sensation
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 12, 2020
- Citation
- 20040217
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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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- Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection of right ear hearing loss, and the case is dismissed.
- Remanded (sent back)
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- Dismissed
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