The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) prior to May 31, 2022, as his service-connected disabilities did not preclude him from securing and following substantially gainful employment.
The deciding factor: The record showed that the Veteran had various work experiences but was able to perform some tasks despite his service-connected conditions. His PTSD and other disabilities were rated at levels that did not meet the criteria for a TDIU under 38 C.F.R. § 4.16(a).
- 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 20, 2025
- Citation
- 25006851
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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