The Board denied a rating in excess of 70 percent for major depressive disorder but granted TDIU based on the service-connected condition and special monthly compensation (SMC) housebound status.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating, but her service-connected major depressive disorder rendered her unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, warranting TDIU and SMC.
- Claimed conditions
- major depressive disorder with anxious distress
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- October 24, 2024
- Citation
- A24068821
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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