Granted
The veteran is granted a 70% rating for major depressive disorder from September 2, 2019, through June 24, 2021. The veteran is also granted an earlier effective date for TDIU and DEA benefits starting from September 2, 2019.
The deciding factor: The Board concluded that the Veteran's symptoms warranted a 70 percent rating due to occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.
- Claimed conditions
- major depressive disorder with anxious distress
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- January 23, 2025
- Citation
- A25006049
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