The Veteran's major depressive disorder with anxiety/insomnia and costochondritis are established as service-connected. The claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for lumbosacral strain with idiopathic scoliosis, the claim for service connection for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) secondary to interstitial cystitis, and the claims for separate compensable evaluations for vulvodynia prior to May 4, 2007 are remanded.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's major depressive disorder with anxiety/insomnia and costochondritis were first documented during service and have been shown to be related to her military service. The other issues remain pending as they require further development or clarification.
- Claimed conditions
- Major depressive disorder with anxiety/insomnia, Costochondritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- March 18, 2010
- Citation
- 1010266
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