The Veteran's service-connected major depressive disorder with psychotic features was granted a 30 percent evaluation effective March 30, 2007.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran's symptoms improved and he no longer had suicidal ideation after hospitalization in April 2007. His current functioning is described as adequate with no significant impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- Major depressive disorder with psychotic features
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- January 20, 2010
- Citation
- 1002999
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What this means for you
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