The Veteran's service-connected major depressive disorder and body dysmorphic disorder have been granted an initial rating of 70 percent, effective May 29, 2014. The Board found that the Veteran's symptoms warranted this rating due to occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner determined that the Veteran's service-connected psychiatric disorders resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, consistent with a 70 percent disability rating under Diagnostic Code 9434.
- Claimed conditions
- Major depressive disorder, Body dysmorphic disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- October 17, 2018
- Citation
- 18142578
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