The Veteran withdrew his appeals for increased ratings for herniated nucleus pulposus and a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU). As a result, the Board dismissed these appeals.
The deciding factor: The Veteran submitted written notification of withdrawal of his appeal.
- Claimed conditions
- herniated nucleus pulposus, unspecified
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 10, 2020
- Citation
- 20072513
What this means for you
A dismissal means the Board did not decide the issue on its merits — usually because it was withdrawn or had become moot. It says more about procedure than about whether a claim like this can win.
What you can do next
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to its potential impact on the service connection and increased rating claims, which are still under development.
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