The Board granted a 50 percent rating for major depressive disorder from November 11, 2020, but denied an increased rating more than 70 percent from May 31, 2023.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms were found to cause occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, which is equivalent to a 50 percent rating. However, the severity of his symptoms did not warrant a higher 70 percent rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Major Depressive Disorder (previously adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood, with panic attacks)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- June 27, 2025
- Citation
- A25056038
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.
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