An earlier effective date of October 31, 2019, is granted for the Veteran's total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) and basic eligibility to Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA).
The deciding factor: The Veteran filed a supplemental claim on October 31, 2019, which was considered as his intent to file a new claim for TDIU. The effective date is set at the date of this claim due to the continuity of pursuit and the fact that the Veteran intended to apply for TDIU.
- Claimed conditions
- spine, knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- April 24, 2024
- Citation
- A24020835
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What this means for you
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's TDIU was granted effective from December 22, 2018, the day after he stopped working due to his disabilities. The appeal is dismissed as there are no remaining allegations of error in this matter.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's back and knee disabilities are related to his military service. The VA is instructed to obtain an opinion on this matter.
- Denied
The Veteran's cause of death was not related to his military service, and he did not meet the criteria for DIC under 38 U.S.C. § 1318.
- Denied
The Veteran's VA disability benefits are denied because his separation pay was granted for his second period of service, and he received VA benefits based on that same period. The appeal is dismissed.
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