The veteran's depressive mood disorder was previously granted service connection, but a higher rating is denied. The chronic cystitis has been granted a 40% disability rating from November 14, 1997 to May 7, 2007, and the claim for an increased rating since that date remains denied.
The deciding factor: The VA examination conducted on November 28, 2005 revealed a slight worsening of the depressive mood disorder, but did not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating.
- Claimed conditions
- depressive mood disorder, chronic cystitis
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 7, 2008
- Citation
- 0807962
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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.
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including unspecified anxiety disorder, depressive mood disorder, and insomnia disorder, resolving all reasonable doubt in the Veteran's favor.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error, requiring further examination and opinion regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability.
- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran is in need of regular aid and attendance due to her service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, depression, cystitis, and urinary incontinence. The decision grants SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals for compensable ratings for allergic rhinitis and chronic cystitis have been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.
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