The Veteran's major depressive disorder has resulted in deficiencies in most areas such as work, family relations, thinking and mood due to suicidal ideation with a plan; depression affecting the ability to function independently, appropriately and effectively; reported neglect of personal appearance and hygiene; difficulty in adapting to stressful circumstances; and inability to establish and maintain effective relationships. The Veteran's service-connected major depressive disorder has rendered him unable to obtain and maintain substantially gainful employment.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms have resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, such as work, family relations, judgment, thinking, or mood, due to his suicidal ideation, depression affecting the ability to function independently, inappropriate behavior, near-continuous panic or depression affecting the ability to function independently, and inability to establish and maintain effective relationships.
- Claimed conditions
- Major Depressive Disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- September 25, 2015
- Citation
- 1541504
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