The Board granted an initial 70 percent disability rating for major depressive disorder prior to July 28, 2022, but denied a higher rating since that date.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms of near continuous depression and anxiety significantly impaired his occupational and social functioning, warranting a 70 percent rating under the General Rating Formula for Mental Disorders. However, there was no evidence showing total occupational and social impairment since July 28, 2022.
- Claimed conditions
- major depressive disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- December 5, 2025
- Citation
- A25105070
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