The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for unspecified depressive disorder with anxious distress, finding that her symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The deciding factor: The severity, frequency, and duration of the Veteran's symptoms more closely approximated occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, which is consistent with a 50 percent rating but not sufficient to warrant a higher 70 percent rating.

Claimed conditions

unspecified depressive disorder with anxious distress

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

50%

Decision date

February 3, 2025

Citation

A25009424

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