Denied
The Board denied an increased initial evaluation for major depressive disorder (MDD) with anxious distress, which is currently rated at 70 percent disabling.
The deciding factor: The severity, frequency, and duration of the Veteran's symptoms did not more closely approximate total occupational and social impairment as required for a higher rating.
- 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 28, 2025
- Citation
- A25102714
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