The veteran's major depressive disorder was initially granted a 30 percent evaluation, effective from June 14, 1996. The evaluation was increased to 50 percent in July 1997 and then changed to 100 percent starting October 12, 2000.
The deciding factor: The veteran's psychiatric symptoms worsened significantly after May 22, 1998, with suicidal ideation and inability to work as a result of his condition. The evaluation was increased from 30 to 70 percent starting October 12, 2000.
- Claimed conditions
- Major Depressive Disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 11, 2002
- Citation
- 0201407
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- Granted
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- Granted
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Denied
The Board denied an initial disability rating in excess of 50 percent for the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder prior to September 10, 2022, and in excess of 70 percent thereafter.
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