The Veteran's depressive disorder NOS was granted a 70% rating effective January 21, 2014. Prior to this date, the claim for an increased rating was denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran exhibited suicidal ideations and other symptoms of occupational and social impairment in most areas after January 21, 2014.
- Claimed conditions
- Depressive Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (NOS)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- October 27, 2020
- Citation
- 20069509
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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