The Board granted a 70 percent rating for major depressive disorder (MDD) based on the severity, frequency, and duration of symptoms that cause occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms more closely approximate those associated with a 70 percent rating under the General Formula for Mental Disorders, including depressed mood, anxiety, chronic sleep impairment, flattened affect, disturbances of motivation and mood, difficulty adapting to stressful circumstances, and suicidal ideation.
- Claimed conditions
- Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- December 11, 2025
- Citation
- A25107465
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