Denied
The Board denied an initial evaluation in excess of 50 percent for major depressive disorder, finding that the Veteran's symptoms did not more closely approximate occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating as the Veteran's symptoms were consistent with occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, but not with deficiencies in most areas.
- Claimed conditions
- Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 4, 2025
- Citation
- A25095983
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