The veteran's rating for depressive disorder with anxious distress was increased to 70%. The decision was based on the severity of symptoms and their impact on daily life.

The deciding factor: The Board concluded that the Veteran's symptoms more closely approximated those associated with a 70 percent rating, resulting in a level of impairment that most closely approximated the level of impairment associated with a 70 percent rating.

Claimed conditions

depressive disorder with anxious distress

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

70%

Decision date

January 2, 2025

Citation

A25000126

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