The Veteran's major depression has been rated at 50 percent, the maximum schedular rating available. The right shoulder disability was rated at 10 percent prior to May 9, 2007; 20 percent from May 9, 2007, through December 11, 2007; and 30 percent thereafter.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's major depression has been found to have resulted in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a 50% rating under the General Rating Formula for Mental Disorders. The right shoulder disability was rated based on its current manifestations of pain, weakness, and limitation of motion.
- Claimed conditions
- Major Depression
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- June 6, 2011
- Citation
- 1121866
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