Partly granted
The veteran's claim for high blood pressure was withdrawn. The veteran is granted a 70% rating for major depressive disorder from November 4, 1992 to August 2, 2016 and a 100% rating from May 26, 2020 to October 28, 2020. The veteran's claim for a higher rating from August 2, 2016 to May 26, 2020 and for total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU) prior to August 2, 2016 were denied.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the severity, frequency, and duration of the Veteran's symptoms as documented in medical records.
- Claimed conditions
- major depressive disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- January 29, 2025
- Citation
- 25001370
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