The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) as his service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran had maintained consistent employment throughout the appeal period, despite some reported income reduction due to his service-connected conditions. The Board found that these limitations were adequately compensated by his assigned disability ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- Not specified in this decision
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 1, 2024
- Citation
- 24032539
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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