Anxiety and depression are now rated at 70 percent effective October 8, 2018.,Tinea versicolor remains rated at 30 percent effective October 8, 2018.,Headaches or migraines are now rated at 50 percent effective October 8, 2018.,Residuals of TBI are now rated at 10 percent effective October 8, 2018.,Orthostatic hypotension is now rated at 30 percent effective October 8, 2018.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's anxiety and depression meet the criteria for a 70 percent rating due to occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas such as work, school, family relations, judgment, thinking, and mood.
- Claimed conditions
- Anxiety and Depression, Tinea Versicolor, Headaches or Migraines, Residuals of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Orthostatic Hypotension
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- September 11, 2024
- Citation
- A24055053
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development, including obtaining records from the Lancaster Vet Center and private mental health professionals.
- Granted
The Board has restored the Veteran's disability rating for PTSD and TBI residuals from 70% to 70%, effective October 28, 2020. The reduction was improper due to a lack of evidence demonstrating improvement in the Veteran's condition.
- Denied
The Veteran's PTSD with major depressive disorder and TBI residuals are currently rated at 70 percent, effective February 14, 2019. The appeal for a higher rating is denied.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected orthostatic hypotension with dizziness is granted an initial 30 percent disability rating, which is the maximum available under DC 6204.
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