The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and earlier effective dates, finding that her major depressive disorder did not meet criteria for a higher rating. The claim for service connection for migraines was reopened based on new evidence but no effective date prior to May 31, 2002 is granted.
The deciding factor: The veteran's depression does not demonstrate occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity as required for a higher evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- Major Depressive Disorder, recurrent
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 12, 2007
- Citation
- 0717457
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