From May 9, 2022 to October 22, 2023, the Veteran's major depressive disorder with alcohol use disorder was rated at 50%.,As of October 23, 2023, a higher rating in excess of 70% for his psychiatric disability is denied.
The deciding factor: The Board found that from May 9, 2022 to October 22, 2023, the Veteran's symptoms most closely approximated a 50% rating due to occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity. However, as of October 23, 2023, his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Major depressive disorder with alcohol use disorder, Gastrointestinal disorder
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- August 8, 2024
- Citation
- A24044840
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