The veteran's earlier effective date for a 50 percent disability rating for depressive disorder is granted, starting from October 1, 2020.

The deciding factor: The Board found that the veteran's symptoms met the criteria for a 50 percent rating prior to the date of claim and separation from service.

Claimed conditions

persistent depressive disorder with intermittent major depressive episodes, with anxious distress (depressive disorder)

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

50%

Decision date

January 23, 2025

Citation

A25006083

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