The Veteran's MDD, rated at 100 percent since August 20, 2020, and other service-connected conditions have resulted in an effective date of August 20, 2020, for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).
The deciding factor: The Veteran's MDD has caused total occupational and social impairment since August 20, 2020.
- Claimed conditions
- Major Depressive Disorder, Intervertebral Disc Syndrome, H pylori infection, Right Lower Extremity Radiculopathy of the Sciatic and Femoral Nerves, Hypertension, Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome (right foot), Blepharitis, Lower Left Extremity Radiculopathy of the Sciatic Nerve
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- December 18, 2024
- Citation
- A24084493
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