The Board granted an initial evaluation of 100 percent for major depressive disorder and unspecified anxiety disorder associated with epididymitis, right testicle since January 17, 2014, and also granted Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) and special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected psychiatric disorder was found to be manifested by suicidal thoughts and persistent danger of hurting self or others since January 17, 2014, which warranted a 100 percent rating under the General Rating Formula for Mental Disorders.
- Claimed conditions
- Major depressive disorder, Unspecified anxiety disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- January 11, 2022
- Citation
- 22001355
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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