The Board granted a 70 percent rating for major depressive disorder (MDD) and total disability due to individual unemployability (TDIU) from April 29, 2013, but denied an initial compensable rating for the right hip surgical scar.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's MDD has been productive of occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas since April 29, 2013, warranting a 70 percent rating; however, his right hip surgical scar does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.
- Claimed conditions
- right hip surgical scar, major depressive disorder (MDD), anxiety disorder, unspecified with personality disorder, unspecified (MDD), status post right hip replacement (right hip disability), right foot plantar warts, left foot plantar warts, right foot hammertoes, left foot hammertoes, right foot scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 22, 2024
- Citation
- A24067759
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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