The Board granted a rating of 70 percent, but no higher, for the Veteran's service-connected major depressive disorder.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms more nearly approximate occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas due to symptoms such as suicidal ideation, near continuous panic or depression affecting his ability to function independently, appropriately and effectively, difficulty adapting to stressful circumstances (including work or a work-like setting), and an inability to establish and maintain effective relationships.
- Claimed conditions
- Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- November 4, 2025
- Citation
- A25095560
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