The Veteran's dysthymia disorder with residuals of TBI associated with post-concussive syndrome is rated at 100 percent from May 4, 2011 to January 27, 2021. A separate evaluation for loss of sense of smell and taste is denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran demonstrated total occupational and social impairment due to overlapping symptoms of his service-connected dysthymia disorder with residuals of TBI associated with post-concussive syndrome throughout the appeal period from May 4, 2011 to January 27, 2021.
- Claimed conditions
- Dysthymia Disorder with Residuals of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) associated with Post-Concussive Syndrome, Loss of Sense of Smell and Taste
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- January 13, 2023
- Citation
- 23002400
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