The Veteran's claim for higher ratings for his service-connected major depressive disorder, recurrent was denied. The initial evaluation prior to July 28, 2020, and the TDIU after that date were also denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under any of the applicable disability ratings due to their severity, frequency, and duration being consistent with a 70 percent evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- Major depressive disorder, recurrent
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- December 9, 2021
- Citation
- 21073569
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