The Board determined that the Veteran's major depression with psychotic features does not meet the criteria for an evaluation greater than 50 percent.
The deciding factor: The symptoms described by the Veteran do not warrant a higher rating as they are consistent with a 50 percent disability rating under Diagnostic Code 9434.
- Claimed conditions
- HIV, Major Depression with psychotic features
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 3, 2010
- Citation
- 1041333
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- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for PTSD and sleep apnea have been withdrawn. The appeal concerning service connection for HIV has been remanded due to the need for a VA examination.
- Denied
The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for a 70% rating for PTSD with major depression and alcohol use disorder prior to January 29, 2024 is denied. The issue of entitlement to TDIU since June 6, 2025, is dismissed as moot due to the Veteran's combined schedular evaluation of 100 percent.
- Granted
The Veteran's service connection for HIV, bilateral upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, migraine headaches, erectile dysfunction, and Dependents' Educational Assistance under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 35 was granted effective February 18, 2000.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder diagnosed as PTSD and MD, finding that the Veteran's current diagnoses are at least as likely as not related to his service.
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