The Board granted a rating of 50 percent for the Veteran's major depressive disorder with anxious distress, as the evidence showed occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The deciding factor: The evidence demonstrated symptoms such as depressed mood, anxiety, chronic sleep impairment, mild memory loss, difficulty in establishing and maintaining effective work and social relationships, which supported a 50 percent rating under the General Formula for Mental Disorders.

Claimed conditions

major depressive disorder with anxious distress

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

50%

Decision date

March 3, 2025

Citation

A25019061

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