The Veteran's depression was granted a 50% rating prior to February 27, 2018. A higher rating is denied for the period beginning February 27, 2018. The Veteran's left arm disability remains at a 20% rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s depression was found to result in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity prior to February 27, 2018, but not beginning that date. For the period beginning February 27, 2018, the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a higher rating as his symptoms were considered less severe.
- Claimed conditions
- Depressed Mood, Left Arm Limitation of Motion
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- August 20, 2019
- Citation
- 19164316
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