The Veteran's major depressive disorder with anxious distress is rated at 30 percent prior to May 26, 2020 and increased to 70 percent beginning from that date.,The Veteran's employment was considered in determining TDIU eligibility.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not support a higher rating for the period before May 26, 2020. However, starting from May 26, 2020, the symptoms were severe enough to warrant a 70 percent disability rating.,For TDIU eligibility, the Veteran's employment was considered marginal and she worked in a protected environment (full-time paralegal position).
- Claimed conditions
- major depressive disorder with anxious distress
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- March 28, 2024
- Citation
- A24015243
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