The Veteran's dysthymic disorder with depression was rated at 30 percent prior to October 5, 2018, and at 50 percent since then.,The rating of 30 percent is maintained for the period prior to October 5, 2018, while a higher rating of 50 percent is denied since that date.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the Veteran's dysthymic disorder with depression has improved with treatment and medication, but still manifests symptoms such as anger, anxiety, trouble sleeping, and self-isolation.
- Claimed conditions
- dysthymic disorder with depression
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- April 3, 2019
- Citation
- 19124968
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- Denied
The Veteran's TDIU claim is denied as his service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.
- Granted
The Veteran's dysthymic disorder with depression was initially rated at 30 percent prior to June 10, 2010 and increased to 50 percent thereafter. The effective date remains unchanged as the claim is still pending.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for a higher initial rating for service-connected dysthymic disorder with depression is being remanded due to the need for additional evidence and an updated examination.
- Granted
The Board has granted a 100 percent rating for dysthymic disorder with depression effective January 23, 2004. The veteran's original claim for service connection was granted in March 2002 and the current appeal is about an earlier effective date.
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