The Veteran's service-connected Major Depressive Disorder is rated at 70 percent, effective from the date of claim. The Board also granted a TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.
The deciding factor: The Veteran demonstrated occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas due to his MDD symptoms, which were found to be severe enough for a 70 percent rating under the General Rating Formula for Mental Disorders.
- Claimed conditions
- Major Depressive Disorder, Degenerative Disc Disease of the Lumbar Spine, Right Knee Strain, Residuals of Morton's Neuroma Excision on the Right Foot, Bilateral Ptosis with Myokymia, Dermatitis, Right Ankle Strain, Erectile Dysfunction
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- November 29, 2019
- Citation
- 19190151
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- Granted
The Veteran was granted a disability rating of 70 percent for posttraumatic stress disorder and major depressive disorder, effective October 24, 2017. The Board also granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities.
- Partly granted
The Board denied a compensable rating for erectile dysfunction and a higher rating for left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy with muscle weakness, but granted an earlier effective date for the 60 percent disability rating for thrombosis, TIA or cerebral infarction with impairment of sphincter control and voiding dysfunction, and for service connection for pharynx and/or larynx and/or swallowing conditions residuals.
- Partly granted
The Board granted a 70 percent disability rating for PTSD with MDD, service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to the service-connected condition, and SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance. However, it denied SMC based on housebound status.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability due to the need for a more comprehensive medical examination and opinion.
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