The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date prior to October 27, 2021 for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) as the evidence did not persuasively establish that he was unable to obtain and maintain substantially gainful employment prior to this date.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's inconsistent statements regarding his employment status and income, along with the lack of clarity in his reported earnings, led to the denial of an earlier effective date for TDIU.
- Claimed conditions
- Not specified in this decision
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 22, 2024
- Citation
- A24067969
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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