The Veteran's depressive disorder with insomnia was granted a rating of 70 percent effective June 6, 2019. Prior to this date, the condition had been rated at 50 percent.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s symptoms met criteria for a higher rating due to increased severity and impairment in occupational and social functioning.
- Claimed conditions
- Depressive Disorder with Insomnia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- April 13, 2020
- Citation
- 20025243
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