The Board found that the veteran's claims for an increased disability rating and TDIU were not factually ascertainable prior to March 15, 2000. As such, the effective dates of these ratings are set at the date of receipt of the claim (March 15, 2000).
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not show a significant increase in severity of depression within one year prior to March 15, 2000.
- Claimed conditions
- recurrent moderate major depression
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 12, 2008
- Citation
- 0804945
This is a plain-language summary generated by AI from a public Board of Veterans’ Appeals decision. It can contain errors — always verify against the original. Look up the original decision on VA.gov (opens in a new tab) using citation 0804945.
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remanded the case to obtain a more detailed medical opinion on the Veteran's psychiatric conditions.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has found that the most recent VA examination is inadequate and remands the case for a new examination to determine all psychiatric diagnoses present during the period on appeal and their etiology.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate compliance with prior remand directives and insufficient addendum opinions. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disabilities are being returned for further development.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to lack of substantial compliance with previous remand directives and insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disabilities.
Free starter guide for your own claim
Reading this because you were denied or under-rated? Get the plain-English next steps — your appeal options, the deadline that protects you, and how appeals like yours turn out. One email, no spam.
We will only use this to send the guide. No spam, unsubscribe any time. We never sell your information.
We are not the VA. Veterans’ Rights is an independent resource built for veterans. We are not the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, not part of the government, and not endorsed by any government agency.
This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your own situation, talk to a VA-accredited representative — many help for free.