The Veteran was granted a rating of 70 percent for persistent depressive disorder and unspecified trauma and stressor related disorder prior to April 25, 2024, and the claim for TDIU was also granted.
The deciding factor: The severity, frequency, and duration of the Veteran's symptoms more closely approximated occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, which is consistent with a 70 percent rating. Additionally, the evidence supported that his service-connected disabilities precluded him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation.
- Claimed conditions
- Persistent Depressive Disorder, Unspecified Trauma and Stressor Related Disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- November 25, 2025
- Citation
- A25102145
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