The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for unspecified mood disorder has been granted, but the claims for increased ratings for intervertebral disc syndrome and degenerative arthritis as well as TDIU are being remanded.,The Board found that the Veteran's mood disorder warrants a 70 percent rating, while his other conditions require further examination and consideration.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not meet the criteria for a higher rating due to total occupational and social impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- unspecified mood disorder, intervertebral disc syndrome and degenerative arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 19, 2024
- Citation
- A24085157
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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
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- Remanded (sent back)
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