The veteran's initial claim for a higher rating for his dysthymic disorder with major depression was granted, but the RO has not yet determined whether he is entitled to a TDIU.
The deciding factor: The VA examination conducted in November 1994 did not result in any industrial impairment or occupational and social impairment that would warrant a higher rating than 10 percent for dysthymic disorder with major depression from September 1, 1994 to May 6, 1998.
- Claimed conditions
- dysthymic disorder with major depression
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- February 7, 2006
- Citation
- 0603448
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
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