The Board granted a 70 percent rating for the Veteran's unspecified depressive disorder, finding that her symptoms more closely approximated those required for such a rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran exhibited occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas due to symptoms including depressed mood, anxiety, chronic sleep impairment, and difficulty establishing and maintaining relationships. Suicidal ideation was also noted but did not meet the criteria for a 100 percent rating.
- Claimed conditions
- unspecified depressive disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- December 30, 2025
- Citation
- 25015304
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