The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for a TDIU as he has not provided a VA Form 21-8940, and his employment status is unclear. The Board cannot evaluate the economic and noneconomic components of the substantially gainful employment standard.
The deciding factor: The Veteran did not submit a VA Form 21-8940, which is required to determine his employment status and eligibility for TDIU.
- Claimed conditions
- posttraumatic stress disorder, chronic insomnia, depression, right shoulder avulsion fracture with impingement syndrome, degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, tinnitus, rheumatoid arthritis (as indicated by patellofemoral pain syndrome), eczema, onycholysis, hypertension
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 6, 2024
- Citation
- A24029828
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- Granted
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