The Veteran's major depressive disorder was initially rated at 10 percent prior to September 27, 2019. The Board found that his symptoms more closely approximated a 30 percent rating during this period. From September 27, 2019 onwards, the Veteran is currently rated at 50 percent for major depressive disorder. He seeks higher ratings but the Board did not find sufficient evidence to grant either a higher or lower rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms prior to September 27, 2019 were more consistent with a 30 percent rating (occupational and social impairment with occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform occupational tasks), while his symptoms from September 27, 2019 onwards are more consistent with a 50 percent rating (occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity).
- Claimed conditions
- Major depressive disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 29, 2020
- Citation
- 20006617
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
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