Partly granted
The Board granted a 70% initial evaluation for major depressive disorder (MDD) for the period prior to December 13, 2023, and denied higher ratings. The appeal was otherwise denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's MDD rendered him unable to obtain and maintain substantially gainful employment, supporting a TDIU grant.
- Claimed conditions
- Coronary artery disease (CAD), Ascending aortic aneurysm, Major depressive disorder (MDD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 4, 2025
- Citation
- 25001601
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