The Veteran's major depressive disorder has been rated at a 70 percent disability level, which is the maximum rating available under the General Rating Formula for Mental Disorders. The decision grants this initial rating but does not grant any higher ratings.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s symptoms of depression and suicidal ideation have resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, warranting a 70 percent disability rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Major depressive disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- November 19, 2019
- Citation
- 19186601
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
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- Granted
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- Partly granted
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- Denied
The Board denied an effective date earlier than April 9, 2024, for the assignment of a 70 percent evaluation for insomnia disorder with generalized anxiety disorder and major depressive disorder.
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