The veteran's service-connected major depression is rated at 70 percent, and she is granted a TDIU. The right ovarian cyst and polycystic breast disease are not considered disabling.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence shows that the veteran's major depression significantly impairs her occupational and social functioning, warranting a higher rating of 70 percent.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Ovarian Cyst, Polycystic Breast Disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- November 6, 2002
- Citation
- 0215804
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