The veteran's claim for an increase in his rating for major depression with generalized anxiety disorder was denied as the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The symptoms of the veteran's service-connected psychiatric condition do not warrant a rating in excess of 50 percent under any applicable diagnostic code.
- Claimed conditions
- major depression with generalized anxiety disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 21, 2007
- Citation
- 0729962
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What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's major depression with generalized anxiety disorder is being remanded for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his condition.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, cold injury residuals of the fingers and toes, and major depression with generalized anxiety disorder are all likely due to service exposure. As a result, these conditions have been granted as service-connected.
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