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Denied

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) as his service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from securing and following employment that would earn more than marginal income.

The deciding factor: The evidence of record does not show that the Veteran is so disabled due to his service-connected disabilities that he would be unable to secure and follow employment that would earn more than marginal income, considering his history, education, skills, and training.

Claimed conditions
Not specified in this decision
How they argued it
Not specified
Exposure basis
None
Rating assigned
None in this decision
Decision date
May 7, 2025
Citation
25006167

What this means for you

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