The Veteran's claim for an increased rating and TDIU for myotonic dystrophy type II was denied. The Board found that the symptoms related to the service-connected condition are contemplated by the current 30 percent rating, and there is no evidence of unemployability due to service-connected disabilities.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms were not shown to be more than what is contemplated by the current 30 percent rating for myotonic dystrophy type II. The Board also found that she was capable of substantially gainful employment and denied TDIU based on lack of recent information regarding her education and employment status.
- Claimed conditions
- myotonic dystrophy type II
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- August 16, 2022
- Citation
- 22046282
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's service-connected myotonic dystrophy type II is being remanded for a VA examination to assess the severity of her condition. The TDIU claim remains on appeal and will be adjudicated after the increased rating issue is decided.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's service-connected myotonic dystrophy type II is being remanded for a new VA examination to assess the severity of her condition. The TDIU claim is also being remanded due to inconsistencies in the record.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for an increased rating for myotonic dystrophy type II and a TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including scheduling of a VA examination.
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