The Veteran's service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as major depressive disorder and also claimed as severe recurrent major depression without psychotic features was granted. A rating of 30 percent, but not higher, for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) from November 21, 2020, was granted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms for major depressive disorder have been adequately related to active duty and the criteria for a rating of 30 percent, but not higher, for GERD are met.
- Claimed conditions
- Major depressive disorder, Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Scar, residual of left bunionectomy, Left toe pain, status post bunionectomy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- June 30, 2025
- Citation
- A25056525
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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