The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for major depressive disorder with psychotic features and mood disorder due to TBI was denied. The Board found that the severity, frequency, and duration of his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s current level of occupational and social impairment does not warrant a rating greater than 70 percent.
- Claimed conditions
- major depressive disorder with psychotic features, mood disorder due to TBI
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- August 27, 2019
- Citation
- 19166032
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What this means for you
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