The Veteran was granted a temporary total evaluation from October 2, 2019, to October 24, 2019, for his service-connected major depressive disorder with anxious distress and stimulant use disorder due to inpatient treatment exceeding 21 days.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's inpatient treatment at the VA Medical Center from October 2, 2019, to October 24, 2019, for his service-connected major depressive disorder with anxious distress and stimulant use disorder warranted a temporary total evaluation under 38 C.F.R. § 4.29.
- Claimed conditions
- major depressive disorder with anxious distress, stimulant use disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- November 25, 2025
- Citation
- A25102164
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Judge attribution: 2025 complete; earlier years partial.
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