The veteran's major depression was rated at 30 percent prior to February 2, 2004, and increased to 50 percent effective that date. The Board found no evidence of a rating in excess of these levels.
The deciding factor: The severity of the veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for higher ratings under the applicable diagnostic code.
- Claimed conditions
- major depression
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 12, 2009
- Citation
- 0901216
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.
What you can do next
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