The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for left ankle disability was withdrawn. The initial 70 percent rating for depressive disorder prior to April 6, 2021 is granted.,The Veteran's claim for an increased rating of depressive disorder since April 6, 2021 remains on appeal.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating as his impairment was primarily occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas such as work, school, family relations, judgment, thinking or mood.
- Claimed conditions
- Left ankle disability, Depressive disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- August 8, 2022
- Citation
- 22044804
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has identified a contradiction in the AOJ's determinations regarding the Veteran's need for aid and assistance, which requires clarification. The remanded issues are entitlement to SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance of another and on the basis of statutory housebound status.
- Granted
The Board has granted the appellant's claim for service connection for left ankle disability residuals, finding that his current condition is due to an in-service injury and granting the benefit of the doubt.
- Denied
The Veteran is found not competent to handle the disbursement of VA funds, and his appeal is denied.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's claims for service connection have been dismissed due to their death.
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