The veteran's initial evaluation for service-connected depression was granted at a 30 percent rating, effective July 31, 2001. The Board found that the evidence did not support an increase in the evaluation to higher levels prior to December 4, 2002.
The deciding factor: The veteran's symptoms were primarily characterized by subjective complaints of low energy, insomnia, anxiety, and crying spells, with GAF scores ranging from 55 to 80. These symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation under Diagnostic Code 9434.
- Claimed conditions
- depression
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- October 2, 2006
- Citation
- 0630773
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