The Veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for major depressive disorder is remanded due to the need for an updated VA examination.,The Veteran's request for an earlier effective date for his 70 percent rating for major depressive disorder is also remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the first issue. An update on the severity of his condition between January 27, 2013 and January 27, 2014 is needed.,The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for TDIU is also remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the first issue. An update on the severity of his condition between January 27, 2013 and January 27, 2014 is needed.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's disability rating for major depressive disorder has not been updated since August 2014, and there are indications that his symptoms have changed. An updated VA examination is required to determine the current severity of his condition.
- Claimed conditions
- Major Depressive Disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- October 3, 2018
- Citation
- 18140519
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
What you can do next
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