The veteran's claim for service connection for depression was denied.,For the period prior to December 5, 2001, a rating in excess of 10% for hepatitis with leukopenia and fatigue was not met. For the period from December 5, 2001, a rating in excess of 20% was also not met.,The veteran's claim for an increased rating for bilateral hearing loss was denied.
The deciding factor: There is no competent evidence linking depression to service or the service-connected hepatitis. The criteria for a higher rating were not met due to lack of supporting medical evidence.,For the period prior to December 5, 2001, the veteran's hepatitis did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 10%. For the period from December 5, 2001, the veteran's hepatitis did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 20%.,The veteran's hearing acuity was measured at Level I in both ears, which does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.
- Claimed conditions
- depression, hepatitis with leukopenia and fatigue
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 27, 2005
- Citation
- 0534757
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining in-service psychiatric treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any acquired psychiatric disorder.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's depression was rated at 50 percent prior to July 1, 2016. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating due to occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity. For TDIU, the Veteran had multiple service-connected disabilities but his education and work experience were sufficient for sedentary or light labor employment.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's depression was rated at 50 percent prior to September 27, 2017. From September 27, 2017, the rating for depression increased to 70 percent.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals were dismissed due to the death of the appellant. The issues related to service connection for various conditions and disability ratings.
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