The Veteran's service-connected major depressive disorder with pain disorder has been rated at 70 percent since March 9, 2016. The Board remanded the issues of bladder disorder and lumbar spine disability for further development.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s depression is manifested by occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas due to symptoms such as suicidal ideation and near-continuous panic or depression affecting his ability to function independently, appropriately, and effectively.
- Claimed conditions
- Major Depressive Disorder with Pain Disorder
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- October 24, 2019
- Citation
- A19002199
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