The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities, as the evidence did not show that these conditions rendered him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations showed that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities resulted in difficulty standing for long periods of time, limitation on his ability to ambulate, and limitation on his ability to lift heavy objects and engage in high impact activity. The primary reason for unemployability was reported as mental health conditions (PTSD, anxiety, depression).
- Claimed conditions
- TMJ syndrome, cervical spine disorder, left shoulder disorder, lumbar spine disorder, right foot disorder, bilateral lower extremity disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 18, 2024
- Citation
- A24057506
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What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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