The Veteran's claim for higher initial ratings and an earlier effective date for service connection were denied. The Board found that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a higher rating of 100% for his depression, but was assigned a 70% rating which is consistent with the evidence presented. An earlier effective date for service connection was also denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms and impairment were considered, and they did not warrant a higher initial rating than 70%. The Board found that the Veteran's depression did not meet the criteria for a total disability rating due to individual unemployability (TDIU).
- Claimed conditions
- {"condition_name":"Depression"}
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- October 4, 2019
- Citation
- A19001786
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
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