Denied
The Board denied an increased rating for major depressive disorder and panic disorder with agoraphobia, finding that the Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a disability rating in excess of 50 percent.
The deciding factor: The evidence of record did not show occupational and social impairment equivalent to what would be caused by the symptoms listed in the criteria for a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- major depressive disorder, panic disorder with agoraphobia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 12, 2025
- Citation
- A25107720
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