The veteran's service-connected left brachial plexitis warrants a 60% evaluation as of October 22, 1992.,Major depression is rated at 50% effective February 23, 2001. The veteran previously received a 30% rating from May 13, 1993.,The veteran's muscle contracture headaches are not compensable prior to May 2, 1997.
The deciding factor: The effective date for the grant of a 60% evaluation for left brachial plexitis is October 22, 1992, as this was when the veteran first asserted his disability had worsened.,Major depression warrants a 50% rating from February 23, 2001. The effective date of May 13, 1993, for the 30% evaluation is maintained.,The veteran's muscle contracture headaches are not compensable prior to May 2, 1997.
- Claimed conditions
- left brachial plexitis, major depression
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- July 25, 2002
- Citation
- 0208410
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