The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered her unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and the Board has determined that she is entitled to a TDIU rating. The appeal for service connection of multiple conditions related to exposure during the Persian Gulf War remains pending.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected disabilities (PTSD and fibromyalgia) have rendered her unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment, warranting a TDIU rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Multiple Sclerosis, Sjogren's Syndrome, Chronic Fatigue, Arthritis, Memory Loss, Migraine Headaches, Insomnia (Sleep Disorder), Intestinal Problems
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 5, 2021
- Citation
- 21067702
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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
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