The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including major depressive disorder and lower back disability, did not result in a 100 percent rating for the psychiatric condition. However, from March 14, 2017, she was granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms of depression and physical disabilities significantly impacted her ability to work, but did not meet the criteria for a higher rating or TDIU prior to that date.
- Claimed conditions
- major depressive disorder, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), lower back disability, right lower extremity radiculopathy, left lower extremity radiculopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 17, 2024
- Citation
- A24066818
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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- Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and pernicious anemia, and the Board dismissed both appeals.
- Dismissed
The claim for an earlier effective date for service connection for major depressive disorder is dismissed as moot because the earliest effective date was granted during the pendency of this appeal.
- Denied
The Board denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) as the appellant does not have a documented history of recurrent or refractory esophageal stricture(s).
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for multiple conditions, including an acquired psychiatric disorder, sleep apnea, hypertension, and various musculoskeletal and skin disabilities.
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