The Veteran's initial claim for an increased rating for his MDD with psychotic features was denied prior to March 10, 2020.,After a remand and further development, the Veteran was granted a higher rating of 70 percent effective May 28, 2024.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that the Veteran's psychiatric disability caused more severe occupational or social impairment than what is contemplated by the current 50 percent rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) with psychotic features
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- December 12, 2024
- Citation
- 24034190
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- Denied
The Veteran's PTSD with MDD and alcohol use disorder is currently rated at 70 percent, but the Board finds that he does not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher evaluation.
- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, diagnosed as Major Depressive Disorder with psychotic features, is due to his active service and grants service connection for this condition.
- Denied
The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date of service connection for Major Depressive Disorder with psychotic features was denied as the evidence did not support a finding that his condition arose during or was related to his military service.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that further development is necessary to determine the impact of the Veteran's service-connected conditions, particularly his psychiatric disability, on his cause of death. The case is being remanded for an additional medical opinion.
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