The Board denied an earlier effective date for TDIU, finding that the earliest possible effective date is May 3, 2022.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the fact that there was no continuous pursuit of the July 2021 rating decision and the claim for TDIU originated as part of the rating for the Veteran's neck disability, which was received by VA on May 3, 2022.
- Claimed conditions
- Not specified in this decision
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 14, 2025
- Citation
- A25023917
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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