Partly granted
The veteran's rating for major depressive disorder (MDD) was denied for a higher than 50 percent rating before February 7, 2021, but granted at 70 percent from that date forward.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the presence of suicidal ideation starting from February 7, 2021.
- Claimed conditions
- major depressive disorder (MDD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- January 8, 2025
- Citation
- A25001904
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