The Veteran's major depressive disorder was rated at 50 percent prior to March 1, 2010 and has been rated at 70 percent since that date. The Board granted service connection for Tietze syndrome, temporomandibular joint dysfunction, irritable bowel syndrome, and sebhorrheic dermatitis.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's major depressive disorder was found to meet the criteria for a 50 percent rating prior to March 1, 2010 and a 70 percent rating since that date based on her symptoms of near-continuous panic or depression affecting the ability to function independently.
- Claimed conditions
- major depressive disorder, Tietze syndrome, temporomandibular joint dysfunction, irritable bowel syndrome, sebhorrheic dermatitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- May 3, 2011
- Citation
- 1117016
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