The Veteran's appeal for an initial evaluation in excess of 30 percent for other specified depressive disorder is denied. The case is remanded due to the need for additional development regarding service connection for a left foot disability.
The deciding factor: The severity, frequency, and duration of the Veteran's symptoms did not more closely approximate occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity required for a higher evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- Other specified depressive disorder
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 3, 2021
- Citation
- 21040312
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Veteran's other specified depressive disorder is rated at 70 percent, but no higher, for the entire appeal period.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of VA examination and insufficient evidence to verify the Veteran's reported stressors. The Veteran is seeking service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, other specified trauma related disorder, and other specified depressive disorder.
- Granted
The Veteran's other specified depressive disorder is granted an initial 70 percent disability rating, effective July 26, 2022.
- Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew their appeal concerning the issue of entitlement to an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for other specified depressive disorder.
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