The Board granted an increased initial disability rating of 70 percent for the Veteran's moderate, recurrent, major depressive disorder with anxious distress.

The deciding factor: The evidence supported a finding that the severity, frequency, and duration of the Veteran's condition more closely approximated occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

Claimed conditions

moderate, recurrent, major depressive disorder with anxious distress

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

70%

Decision date

November 10, 2025

Citation

A25097586

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