The Board denied the veteran's appeal for a higher rating for his recurrent major depressive disorder, concluding that his symptoms did not warrant a rating higher than 30 percent.

The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms more closely approximated those associated with a 30 percent rating during the period under review.

Claimed conditions

recurrent major depressive disorder with moderate anxious distress

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 22, 2025

Citation

A25005428

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