The Board granted service connection for major depression with generalized anxiety disorder and dysthymia effective from January 7, 1994. The veteran's claim for a higher rating for her psychiatric condition was also granted. However, the issue of TMJ syndrome remains at a 10% rating.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the veteran met criteria for a 30% disability rating based on severe impairment in work and social functioning due to depression and anxiety.
- Claimed conditions
- Major Depression with Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Dysthymia
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- December 15, 2000
- Citation
- 0032728
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What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
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