The veteran's dysthymia was rated at 100% effective from the grant of service connection. For Reiter's syndrome, a rating in excess of 40% prior to February 7, 2001 and in excess of 60% thereafter is granted.
The deciding factor: The veteran's dysthymia was rated at 100% as it met the criteria for total and permanent disablement socially, emotionally, and industrially. For Reiter's syndrome, the rating was increased based on the severity of symptoms and impairment from February 7, 2001 onwards.
- Claimed conditions
- dysthymia, Reiter's syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- June 6, 2002
- Citation
- 0205926
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What this means for you
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- Granted
The Board granted service connection for acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, dysthymia, and anxious distress based on the Veteran's in-service combat-related stressors.
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The Board granted the restoration of a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) and Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits, effective March 1, 2021. The increased rating for dysthymia was denied.
- Partly granted
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an increased rating for Reiter's syndrome and granted service connection for ulcerative colitis as secondary to Reiter's syndrome, effective December 11, 2001.
- Partly granted
The veteran was granted a 50% rating for dysthymia from August 20, 2007, to January 2, 2013, and a 100% rating for major depressive disorder starting January 3, 2013. The claim for TDIU prior to January 3, 2013, was denied.
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