The Veteran's claim for service connection for Major Depressive Disorder is granted. The claims for increased ratings for Diabetes Mellitus type II and diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities are denied.
The deciding factor: The VA examination reports provided evidence that supports a finding in favor of service connection for MDD, but not for the other issues as they did not meet the criteria for higher ratings under the applicable rating schedule.
- Claimed conditions
- Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), Diabetes Mellitus type II (DM-II), Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy of the Right Lower Extremity (sciatic nerve), Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy of the Left Lower Extremity (sciatic nerve)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- February 23, 2023
- Citation
- 23011317
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What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
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- Denied
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- Granted
The Veteran's Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is found to have begun during their active duty service and continues to this day, meeting the criteria for service connection.
- Denied
The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder with TBI is rated at 70 percent, but the appeal for a higher rating is denied.
- Denied
The Veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for her service-connected MDD with PTSD was denied. The evidence did not show total occupational and social impairment, despite the Veteran maintaining full-time employment.
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