The Veteran's mood disorder resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas prior to October 24, 2018. The Board granted an initial rating of 70 percent for this condition.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed persistent depression that interfered with the Veteran's ability to engage in activities or socialize outside his immediate family.
- Claimed conditions
- Mood Disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- October 21, 2020
- Citation
- 20068209
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance or housebound status due to his service-connected disabilities not meeting the criteria.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depression, and mood disorder.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected mental health disorder has resulted in total occupational and social impairment for the entire period prior to November 9, 2021.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the claim for service connection of a mental health condition, including PTSD. Additional development is needed due to an incomplete medical opinion from the April 2019 VA examination.
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