Granted
The veteran's disability rating for major depressive disorder was increased to 70% effective May 2, 2012.
The deciding factor: The severity, frequency, and duration of the Veteran's symptoms manifested in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.
- Claimed conditions
- major depressive disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- January 21, 2025
- Citation
- A25004995
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