The Veteran's major depressive disorder with generalized anxiety disorder is currently rated at 50 percent disabling since January 13, 2015. The rating was granted based on new evidence that reopened the claim.
The deciding factor: The Veteran presented with symptoms consistent with a moderate level of impairment in social and occupational functioning, warranting a 50% disability evaluation under Diagnostic Code 9434 for major depressive disorder with generalized anxiety disorder.
- Claimed conditions
- Major Depressive Disorder with Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- December 8, 2015
- Citation
- 1551323
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- Denied
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- Granted
The Board has granted an effective date of December 23, 2014 for service connection of Major Depressive Disorder with Generalized Anxiety Disorder. The Veteran's earlier claim was reopened due to new and material evidence.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings on multiple conditions has been remanded, and the claim for erectile dysfunction was withdrawn. The initial rating for MDD with GAD remains denied.
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