Denied
The Board denied a rating in excess of 50 percent for major depressive disorder with anxious distress.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms did not rise to the level required for a higher rating, as his employment and stable marriage were not significantly impacted by his mental health condition.
- Claimed conditions
- Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) with anxious distress
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 6, 2025
- Citation
- A25096847
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