The Veteran's TDIU was granted in the May 2023 rating decision, based on his service-connected psychiatric and back disabilities. This grant is considered past-due benefits eligible for attorney fees.
The deciding factor: The May 2023 award of a TDIU stemmed from the September 2022 supplemental claim which sought this benefit based on the Veteran's service-connected conditions, including his back disability and psychiatric disorder.
- Claimed conditions
- Back disability, Service-connected psychiatric disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 29, 2024
- Citation
- A24027842
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What this means for you
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