Partly granted
The veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for MDD and GERD was denied. The veteran was granted a higher rating for MDD but not for GERD.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the evidence did not support an earlier effective date for MDD or GERD, but the severity of MDD symptoms warranted a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- major depressive disorder (MDD), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- January 30, 2025
- Citation
- A25008489
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