The Board has granted a 50 percent evaluation for recurrent major depression since November 4, 1998. The veteran's symptoms prior to February 2000 included occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform occupational tasks due to symptoms such as depressed mood, difficulty sleeping, and loss of energy.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the veteran's depression caused significant impairment but did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation based on more severe symptoms or social/occupational impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- recurrent major depression
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- March 23, 2001
- Citation
- 0108652
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