The Veteran's depressive disorder is granted an initial rating of 50 percent. The Veteran's hypertension is denied a higher than 10 percent rating. The Veteran's hallux valgus, left foot and right foot are both granted compensable ratings.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms for depressive disorder more closely approximated the criteria for a 50 percent rating, resulting in reduced reliability and productivity.
- Claimed conditions
- Depressive Disorder, Hypertension, Hallux Valgus, Left Foot, Hallux Valgus, Right Foot
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- June 4, 2024
- Citation
- A24028757
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What this means for you
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