The Board found that the veteran's depression existed prior to service and did not increase in severity during service. The claim for post-traumatic stress disorder was denied as there were no credible supporting evidence of an in-service stressor. The seizure disorder was also denied, with the Board finding it unrelated to service or any event during service.,The veteran's depression is presumed to have existed prior to service and was not aggravated by service.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the veteran's pre-existing depressive reaction did not increase in severity during service. The claim for post-traumatic stress disorder was denied due to lack of credible supporting evidence of an in-service stressor. The seizure disorder was denied as it was unrelated to service or any event during service.
- Claimed conditions
- depression, seizure disorder
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 24, 2008
- Citation
- 0844433
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining in-service psychiatric treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any acquired psychiatric disorder.
- Denied
The Veteran's depression was rated at 50 percent prior to July 1, 2016. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating due to occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity. For TDIU, the Veteran had multiple service-connected disabilities but his education and work experience were sufficient for sedentary or light labor employment.
- Granted
The Veteran's depression was rated at 50 percent prior to September 27, 2017. From September 27, 2017, the rating for depression increased to 70 percent.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals were dismissed due to the death of the appellant. The issues related to service connection for various conditions and disability ratings.
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