The Veteran's adjustment disorder with depression and anxiety is related to his service-connected lumbar spine disability, which has been granted. The TDIU issue remains pending as the RO has not yet implemented the grant of service connection for the psychiatric condition.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found that the Veteran's service-connected lumbar spine disability severely interfered with his ability to function and contributed to his development of depression and anxiety related to ongoing pain and physical limitations.
- Claimed conditions
- adjustment disorder with depression and anxiety
- How they argued it
- Aggravation of a pre-existing condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- December 11, 2024
- Citation
- 24034132
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- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal was dismissed as the request for an extension of time to file a Board Appeal request was not timely and good cause has not been shown.
- Granted
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- Denied
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- Dismissed
The Board has dismissed all claims of service connection for various conditions as the Veteran died during the appeal process.
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