The Veteran's major depression with psychotic features and PTSD are currently rated at 30 percent, which is the maximum schedular rating available. The thoracolumbar spine strain was initially rated at 20 percent prior to August 13, 2009, but has been increased to 40 percent beginning on that date.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's major depression with psychotic features and PTSD have not met the criteria for a higher rating as they do not demonstrate occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas such as work, school, family relations, judgment, thinking, mood, due to symptoms like suicidal ideation or gross inappropriate behavior.
- Claimed conditions
- Major Depression with psychotic features, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- July 9, 2010
- Citation
- 1025624
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What this means for you
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