The Board granted a disability rating of 70 percent for the Veteran's major depressive disorder prior to October 12, 2021.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas due to symptoms such as suicidal ideation, near-continuous panic or depression affecting the ability to function independently, appropriately and effectively, neglect of personal appearance and hygiene, difficulty in adapting to stressful circumstances, and an inability to establish and maintain effective relationships.
- Claimed conditions
- Major depressive disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- March 24, 2025
- Citation
- 25003941
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