Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for a rating in excess of 70 percent for major depressive disorder prior to January 25, 2017 and for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) prior to March 26, 2016.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that the veteran's symptoms warranted a higher rating or that he was unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation due solely to service-connected disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- major depressive disorder with generalized anxiety disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 20, 2025
- Citation
- 25013055
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