The Board denied increased ratings for the mood disorder, but granted a 20% rating for the residuals of a shell fragment wound to the right leg. The other issues were denied.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the current symptoms did not warrant an evaluation in excess of 70 percent for the mood disorder and denied all other increased rating claims.
- Claimed conditions
- Mood Disorder, with psychotic features
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- February 8, 2006
- Citation
- 0603606
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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