Granted
The Board granted an initial rating of 50 percent for persistent depressive disorder and somatic symptoms disorder associated with lumbar strain with arthritis and intervertebral disc syndrome.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's depression disability more closely approximated occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, but not the level required for a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- persistent depressive disorder and somatic symptoms disorder associated with lumbar strain with arthritis and intervertebral disc syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- December 17, 2025
- Citation
- A25108980
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