Granted
The veteran's appeal for a higher rating for major depressive disorder (MDD) was granted. The Board determined that the veteran's MDD warranted an initial evaluation of 70 percent, but no higher.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the veteran's testimony and medical records indicating suicidal ideation and occupational and social impairments.
- Claimed conditions
- major depressive disorder (MDD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- January 7, 2025
- Citation
- A25001339
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