For the rating period prior to January 24, 2014, the Veteran's mood disorder resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas such as work, family relations, judgment, thinking, and mood.,For the entire rating period on appeal, the Veteran's PTSD did not result in total social impairment.
The deciding factor: The VA examination reports consistently indicated that the Veteran experienced significant symptoms of depression, anxiety, and difficulty concentrating, which led to occupational and social impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- Mood Disorder (NOS)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- January 18, 2018
- Citation
- 1803506
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What this means for you
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and unresolved medical questions regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's psychiatric disabilities.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's mood disorder was rated at 70 percent prior to July 10, 2015. The Board granted a TDIU and found an effective date of December 7, 2012 for the grant of service connection.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's service-connected mood disorder is rated at 70 percent, and the Board has found that this rating adequately reflects his symptoms.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is service-connected, as his symptoms are related to his in-service experiences and meet the diagnostic criteria for PTSD.
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