The Veteran's mood disorder was rated at 30% prior to June 29, 2007. From October 9, 2013, the rating increased to 70%. The Board found that for the period prior to October 9, 2013, a 70% disability rating was warranted based on severe depressive symptoms.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner provided retrospective medical opinions indicating severe depressive symptoms from 2007 and 2012, which impacted social and occupational impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- Mood Disorder NOS
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- November 6, 2023
- Citation
- 23059748
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What this means for you
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- Denied
The Board denied the appeal regarding whether there was clear and unmistakable error in the August 7, 2006 rating decision for service connection of mood disorder NOS with depression and anxiety. The effective date request is also denied.
- Granted
The Veteran's claim to reopen service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression, has been granted. The case is remanded for further examination and opinion regarding the etiology of any current psychiatric disorders.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case for further development and examination, including a VA psychiatric examination.
- Granted
The Board has granted the Appellant's request to reopen her claim for service connection for a psychiatric disability, including PTSD. The appeal is remanded due to the need for additional development and an updated medical opinion.
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