The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for his service-connected unspecified depressive disorder was denied. The Board found that the severity, frequency, and duration of his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a disability rating higher than 70 percent. For the period prior to May 31, 2019, the Veteran's TDIU claim was granted due to service-connected disabilities precluding him from securing and following substantially gainful employment consistent with his educational and occupational experience.
The deciding factor: The severity of the Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a disability rating higher than 70 percent. The Board found that while he experienced significant impairment, it did not rise to the level required for a 100 percent rating due to lack of persistent danger of hurting self or others.
- Claimed conditions
- unspecified depressive disorder with anxious distress
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- October 22, 2024
- Citation
- A24067835
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