The Veteran's depression is rated at 50 percent, and the appeal for higher ratings has been denied. The scar associated with his low back disability was granted a non-compensable rating prior to April 18, 2017, and a compensable rating from that date onward.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's depression symptoms do not meet the criteria for a higher rating as they are consistent with moderate impairment. The scar associated with his low back disability was found to be non-compensable prior to April 18, 2017, and compensable thereafter.
- Claimed conditions
- Major Depression Disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 25, 2021
- Citation
- 21003884
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- Denied
The Veteran's major depression disorder is currently rated at 50 percent, and the Board finds that a higher rating of greater than 50 percent is not warranted based on the evidence of record. The Veteran does not meet the criteria for a 70 percent disability rating due to occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected Major Depression Disorder is rated at 100% for the duration of the period on appeal, granting a total disability rating. The issue of TDIU is dismissed as moot due to the award of a 100% rating. SMC at the housebound rate is denied.
- Partly granted
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