Partly granted
The Veteran's depressive disorder with neurocognitive disorder and Parkinson's disease have resulted in total occupational and social impairment, warranting a 100 percent rating from June 26, 2023.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the Veteran was totally dependent on his wife due to dementia from at least June 26, 2023, and experienced significant cognitive impairment as well as severe psychiatric symptoms.
- Claimed conditions
- Depressive disorder with neurocognitive disorder, Parkinson's disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- October 30, 2025
- Citation
- A25094422
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