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Sample appellate audit
Possible missed SMC(s)
Matter DEMO-2026-001 · Nothing on this page describes a real Veteran.
Sample assessment
Issue assessment
$22K–$41K
illustrative recovery range
The sample record suggests VA replaced TDIU with a combined schedular 100% evaluation without addressing whether the lumbar disability independently continued to support TDIU. If verified, separate disabilities might satisfy the additional 60% requirement for statutory SMC(s).
StatusReasonably raised; not resolved
Relevant periodOct. 8, 2020 forward
Potential authorityBradley / Buie; validate before use
Next stepReconstruct ratings and employment evidence
Source verification
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p. 2,184 · Jun. 12, 2019
Rating decision
“Individual unemployability granted effective March 14, 2018 based primarily on lumbar spine limitations.”
Why it matters
Identifies the disability and effective date used for TDIU.
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Error-to-remedy crosswalk
| VA action | Potential error | Possible prejudice | Proposed next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omitted TDIU after combined 100% | Did not analyze single-disability TDIU for SMC(s) | Possible loss of monthly SMC payment | Verify finality, continuous pursuit, available evidence, and the proper review lane |