The veteran's dysthymic disorder was granted a 50% evaluation from July 1, 1997 to July 6, 2000. His closed head injury with partial cranial third nerve palsy is currently rated at 10%. The evaluations are based on the severity of symptoms and impairment under VA rating criteria.
The deciding factor: The veteran's dysthymic disorder was found to meet the criteria for a 50% evaluation, reflecting significant occupational and social impairment. His closed head injury with partial cranial third nerve palsy did not meet the criteria for an increased evaluation as it did not result in multi-infarct dementia.
- Claimed conditions
- dysthymic disorder, status-post closed head injury with partial cranial third nerve palsy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 30, 2002
- Citation
- 0210947
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What this means for you
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