The Veteran's depressive disorder is currently rated at 30 percent, effective October 2007. The rating for Hepatitis C has been increased to 20 percent, also effective October 2007. The right knee disability remains at a 10 percent rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's depressive disorder was found to have worsened from the initial period of 30 percent to a higher level of impairment warranting a 50 percent rating since January 2010, based on his symptoms including flattened affect and difficulty understanding complex commands. The right knee disability remains at its current 10 percent rating due to flexion limited to 95 degrees.
- Claimed conditions
- Depressive Disorder, Hepatitis C, Right Knee Disability
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- November 2, 2010
- Citation
- 1041132
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- Dismissed
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