The Veteran's major depressive disorder was rated at 50% from November 22, 2017 to August 19, 2018 and denied any increase in rating for this period. The Veteran's condition deteriorated further from August 20, 2018 to October 13, 2018, but the Board did not grant a higher than 70% rating.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran’s major depressive disorder caused occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity during the first period of appeal, warranting a 50% disability rating. However, there was no indication of total occupational and social impairment in the second period, which is required for a higher than 70% rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Major Depressive Disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- September 4, 2019
- Citation
- A19001115
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