The Veteran's major depressive disorder results in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, but does not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 70 percent.,The Veteran is entitled to an effective date of September 13, 2017 for TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found that the Veteran's major depressive disorder resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, but not total disability.,The Veteran has multiple service-connected conditions including major depressive disorder, left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, left knee instability, and left quadricep atrophy. The Board considered these factors along with the Veteran's education and work experience.
- Claimed conditions
- major depressive disorder, left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, left knee instability, left quadricep atrophy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- October 22, 2020
- Citation
- A20015906
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