The veteran's request for a higher rating for tension headaches and major depressive disorder was denied, but they were granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.

The deciding factor: The Board found that the veteran's symptoms did not warrant a higher rating for either condition but acknowledged that their service-connected disabilities preclude them from securing and following gainful employment.

Claimed conditions

tension headaches, major depressive disorder

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 21, 2025

Citation

A25005027

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