The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 70 percent for depression NOS and anxiety NOS prior to February 20, 2014 was denied. The claim for TDIU prior to June 16, 2011 was also denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation prior to June 16, 2011.
- Claimed conditions
- depression NOS, anxiety NOS
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- August 27, 2019
- Citation
- 19165953
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for a new VA examination and additional development of records, including private treatment records. The Veteran's service-connected depression NOS is being evaluated again.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's psychiatric disability, including PTSD. A new VA examination is needed to determine if any psychiatric condition is related to service.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient examination findings regarding the Veteran's claimed psychiatric disabilities, including PTSD and depression. A new examination is needed to determine if these conditions are related to service.
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