The Veteran's service-connected disabilities (Type II diabetes mellitus, diabetic cataracts, right lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy, and left lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy) did not render him unemployable prior to July 26, 2010. Therefore, the claim for TDIU prior to that date is denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not meet the percentage rating criteria for consideration of a TDIU prior to July 26, 2010.
- Claimed conditions
- Type II diabetes mellitus, diabetic cataracts, right lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy, left lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 3, 2022
- Citation
- 22012458
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What this means for you
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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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