The Veteran's service-connected varicose veins and depressive disorder with anxious distress are rated at the lowest available disability ratings, resulting in a denial of his claims for higher ratings.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not meet the criteria for any higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Varicose veins, Depressive disorder with anxious distress
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- May 1, 2020
- Citation
- 20030825
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- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's currently diagnosed depressive disorder with anxious distress is related to his active service, and thus grants service connection for this condition.
- Dismissed
The Board dismissed the appeal for a compensable rating for hypertension and granted service connection for varicose veins on a secondary basis to hypertension.
- Denied
The Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to January 14, 2019, for the award of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and a 100% rating for depressive disorder with anxious distress is denied. The Board found that the appropriate effective dates are January 14, 2019.
- Granted
The Veteran's limitations in performing activities of daily living are consistent with being unable to sustain himself in the community, warranting Tier 2 benefits under the PCAFC program.
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