Denied
The Board denied an increased rating for major depressive disorder and dismissed the appeal for a higher rating of degenerative arthritis of the spine due to untimely notice of disagreement.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a 100 percent disability rating, and he failed to file a timely Notice of Disagreement regarding the August 2021 rating decision.
- Claimed conditions
- Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), Degenerative Arthritis of the Spine
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 12, 2025
- Citation
- A25107485
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