The Veteran's persistent depressive disorder and autistic spectrum resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, warranting a higher initial rating of 70 percent from August 5, 2020. Additionally, the Veteran is entitled to TDIU due to his service-connected conditions starting May 22, 2021.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms met the criteria for a 70 percent rating and prevented him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment, warranting TDIU.
- Claimed conditions
- persistent depressive disorder, autistic spectrum
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- March 17, 2025
- Citation
- A25024380
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
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