The veteran was granted a 30% initial disability rating for dysthymic disorder, and the claims for an initial compensable evaluation for erectile dysfunction and special monthly compensation on account of loss of use of a creative organ were denied.
The deciding factor: The veteran's symptoms of chronic depression, occasional anxiety, sleep impairment, lack of interest and pleasure, fatigue and loss of energy, some thoughts of withdrawal, feelings of worthlessness, past thoughts of death (with no attempts), some concentration difficulties, difficulty in social, occupational, or school functioning, warranted a 30% rating. However, there was not enough evidence to support an initial compensable evaluation for erectile dysfunction or special monthly compensation on account of loss of use of a creative organ.
- Claimed conditions
- Dysthymic Disorder (formerly characterized as major depression with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- January 27, 2009
- Citation
- 0902833
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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