The Board denied the Veteran's claim for additional VR&E benefits under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 31, finding that she had achieved Maximum Rehabilitation Gain (MRG) status and no longer met the criteria for an employment handicap.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the Veteran achieving MRG status and not meeting the criteria for an employment handicap, as evidenced by her current employment as a nurse and qualifications for a position in the state of Texas.
- 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 30, 2024
- Citation
- A24070392
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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