The Veteran's initial rating for depressive disorder is denied, and a 20 percent disability rating for hypertension is granted. The TDIU claim has been rendered moot due to the existing 100 percent schedular rating for chronic pulmonary asbestosis with obstructive pulmonary disease.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating for depressive disorder, and the Veteran's hypertension was treated with continuous medication resulting in diastolic blood pressure levels of approximately 110 or more. The TDIU claim is moot due to the existing 100 percent schedular rating for chronic pulmonary asbestosis.
- Claimed conditions
- Depressive Disorder, Hypertension
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- December 27, 2022
- Citation
- A22026188
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