Denied
The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the award of a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) was denied because he did not meet the schedular criteria prior to December 6, 2019.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's combined disability rating did not meet the criteria required under 38 C.F.R. § 4.16(a) for a TDIU prior to December 6, 2019.
- 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 23, 2025
- Citation
- A25054099
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
We are not the VA. Veterans’ Rights is an independent resource built for veterans. We are not the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, not part of the government, and not endorsed by any government agency.
This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your own situation, talk to a VA-accredited representative — many help for free.