The Veteran's major depressive disorder was granted an initial rating of 50 percent prior to December 11, 2019, and a 70 percent rating from that date forward.

The deciding factor: The Board found the Veteran's symptoms most closely approximated reduced reliability and productivity during the initial period, warranting a 50 percent rating. From December 11, 2019, the severity of his symptoms warranted a higher 70 percent rating.

Claimed conditions

major depressive disorder

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

50%

Decision date

February 25, 2025

Citation

A25016803

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