The Veteran's major depressive disorder has been rated at 50 percent since June 10, 2011. The Board finds that the symptoms and overall impairment caused by his major depressive disorder more nearly approximate occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.
The deciding factor: The VA examination revealed significant impairments such as difficulty remembering names, directions or recent events, disturbances of motivation and mood, and difficulty adapting to stressful circumstances including work. The Veteran's GAF score was 50, indicating serious symptoms and severe impairment in social functioning.
- Claimed conditions
- Major Depressive Disorder, Persistent Depressive Disorder with Intermittent Major Depressive Episodes
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- August 8, 2017
- Citation
- 1731861
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