The Veteran's initial rating for depression from March 1, 2012 to June 11, 2018 was granted at a 50 percent disability rating. The higher initial rating of 70 percent for the period from June 11, 2018 to November 6, 2019 was also granted.

The Board dismissed the claims for a total disability evaluation based on individual unemployability and an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for bilateral plantar fasciitis, denied an initial evaluation in excess of 70 percent for major depressive disorder with generalized anxiety disorder, and remanded the claims for initial evaluations in excess of 20 percent for lumbar spine disability, left lower extremity radiculopathy, and right lower extremity radiculopathy.

The Board granted a total disability rating based on unemployability (TDIU) and eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance, but denied an increased rating in excess of 70 percent for the service-connected major depressive disorder with generalized anxiety disorder.

The Board denied higher ratings for the Veteran's service-connected major depressive disorder with generalized anxiety disorder, lumbosacral strain, right knee strain, and hemorrhoids.

The Board granted a 20 percent disability evaluation for degenerative joint disease and degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine with sciatica of the legs, effective September 1, 2012. The claims for increased ratings for bilateral hearing loss and amputation of the distal right ring finger were denied.