The Veteran's service-connected depressive disorder was granted a rating of 50 percent prior to August 18, 2021, and denied a higher rating from that date. The appeal for a rating in excess of 10 percent for distal left fibula was withdrawn.

The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms were found to be consistent with occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity prior to August 18, 2021, but not total occupational and social impairment from that date. The appeal for the distal left fibula was withdrawn by the Veteran.

Claimed conditions

depressive disorder, distal left fibula, lumbar spine degenerative disc disease status post partial laminectomy with discectomy (back disability)

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

February 28, 2025

Citation

A25018718

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