The Veteran's service-connected depressive disorder and panic disorder with agoraphobia were rated at 50 percent prior to September 13, 2010, and increased to 70 percent from that date forward.
The deciding factor: The VA determined the current severity of the Veteran's mental health conditions warranted a higher rating based on his symptoms and functional impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- Depressive Disorder, Not Otherwise Specified (NOS), Panic Disorder with Agoraphobia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- April 4, 2013
- Citation
- 1311222
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- Granted
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- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals for higher ratings for depressive disorder, GERD, and an earlier effective date for a right foot drop disability were dismissed due to untimely filing of the Notice of Disagreement.
- Denied
The Board has determined that the reduction in the disability evaluation for panic disorder from 70 percent to 50 percent, effective December 1, 2019, was improper and is void ab initio. The Veteran's service-connected panic disorder with agoraphobia remains at a 70 percent rating.
- Granted
The Veteran's ratings for right and left shoulder subluxation were restored to 20% effective September 1, 2019.,A staged increased rating of 70% was granted for panic disorder with agoraphobia from March 7, 2019, through October 10, 2022.
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