The Veteran's initial rating for major depressive disorder with panic disorder was increased to 50 percent, which is the maximum schedular rating available.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms and disability level were found to warrant a 50 percent rating under the applicable diagnostic code.
- Claimed conditions
- major depressive disorder with panic disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- March 21, 2014
- Citation
- 1412020
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What this means for you
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has found that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims of service connection for hypertension and erectile dysfunction, as opinions are required regarding whether these conditions are related to his sleep apnea, major depressive disorder, prostatitis, or hypertension.
- Granted
The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of major depressive disorder with panic disorder is denied. The appeal for a higher evaluation and TDIU prior to June 2, 2015, are granted.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is remanded to determine if service connection for cervical/thoracic spine and carpal tunnel syndrome disabilities should be granted, as these conditions may impact her TDIU claim. The RO must also obtain VA medical opinions regarding the severity of her service-connected disabilities and their impact on employment.
- Denied
The Veteran's major depressive disorder with panic disorder has not resulted in total occupational and social impairment, so a higher rating is denied.
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