Citation Nr: 21072280
Decision Date: 12/02/21	Archive Date: 12/02/21

DOCKET NO. 17-46 119
DATE: December 2, 2021

REMANDED

Entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is remanded.

REASONS FOR REMAND

The Veteran served on active duty from February 1969 to October 1970.  

This appeal arises from a November 2016 rating decision by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Agency of Original Jurisdiction (AOJ).

This matter was most recently before the Board in April 2021.  The requested development has been accomplished, and the appeal has returned to the Board for further appellate consideration. 

A remand is required to obtain outstanding Social Security Administration (SSA) records.  A SSA Profile and Benefit Data Sheet, received by VA in October 2021, reflects that the Veteran has been entitled to disability benefits from that agency since August 2010.  Thus, this evidence reflects that there are potentially outstanding relevant SSA records.  A remand is required to allow VA to request these records.

The matter is REMANDED for the following action:

Obtain the Veteran's federal records from SSA. Document all requests for information as well as all responses in the claims file.

 

 

MATTHEW W. BLACKWELDER

Veterans Law Judge

Board of Veterans' Appeals

Attorney for the Board	Carole Kammel, Counsel

The Board's decision in this case is binding only with respect to the instant matter decided. This decision is not precedential and does not establish VA policies or interpretations of general applicability. 38 C.F.R. § 20.1303.