Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) as he has not been unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation due to his service-connected disabilities.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's earnings during the appeal period significantly exceeded the federal poverty level, making his employment in a protected work environment ineligible for TDIU eligibility.
- Claimed conditions
- Not specified in this decision
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 20, 2025
- Citation
- 25008177
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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