The Veteran's claim for a TDIU from October 5, 2021 was denied as the evidence did not show he is unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation due to service-connected disabilities.
The deciding factor: The RO could not develop the claim because the Veteran did not submit a completed VA Form 21-8940 detailing his employment status and educational history.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbosacral spine disability, right hip limitation of flexion
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 3, 2024
- Citation
- 24005744
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