The Veteran's major depressive disorder, back disorder, and bilateral hip disorders are not service-connected.,The Veteran is denied a rating in excess of 50 percent for his major depressive disorder, an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for his right knee disability, and an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for his left knee disability.
The deciding factor: There was no evidence linking the Veteran's psychiatric disabilities to service or any other condition.,The Veteran’s service-connected conditions did not result in total occupational impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- Major depressive disorder, Back disorder, Bilateral hip disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 11, 2019
- Citation
- 19103237
What this means for you
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