The Veteran's major depressive disorder with unspecified anxiety disorder was granted a 70 percent rating from August 20, 2015, to January 6, 2020.
The deciding factor: The evidence supported deficiencies in most areas due to thoughts of violence and not wanting to live during the period at issue.
- Claimed conditions
- Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) with unspecified anxiety disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- April 23, 2025
- Citation
- A25037512
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
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Partly granted
The Board denied an initial disability rating greater than 70 percent for MDD with unspecified anxiety disorder but granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability and special monthly compensation at the housebound rate, as well as service connection for obstructive sleep apnea.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, effective from the date of the February 2025 rating decision.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for a medical examination to determine if the Veteran's current neck strain is related to his in-service activities.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD due to an inadequate medical opinion.
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