The Board denied a rating in excess of 70 percent for major depressive disorder, but granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).
The deciding factor: The Veteran's psychiatric condition was found to be manifested by occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, but did not meet the criteria for a higher 100 percent rating. The service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.
- Claimed conditions
- Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate, with anxious distress
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- April 23, 2025
- Citation
- A25037022
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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- Granted
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- Partly granted
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- Denied
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