The Veteran's unspecified depressive disorder with anxious distress was found to more closely approximate occupational and social impairment with occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform occupational tasks, warranting a 30 percent rating. The claim for an initial rating in excess of 30 percent was denied.

The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating as they were more closely approximated by occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform occupational tasks, warranting a 30 percent rating.

Claimed conditions

unspecified depressive disorder with anxious distress, right ankle condition, left ankle condition, lumbosacral strain, left hip strain, right hip strain, left knee strain, right knee strain

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

30%

Decision date

November 28, 2025

Citation

A25102634

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