The Veteran's depressive disorder was granted a 70 percent disability rating, and TDIU was granted effective September 29, 2023. The earlier effective date claim for service connection was denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed the Veteran exhibited symptoms consistent with the 70 percent rating criteria but not higher, and that he met the criteria for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) effective September 29, 2023. However, an earlier effective date was denied as the claim was filed after one year of separation from service.
- Claimed conditions
- Depressive disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- October 1, 2025
- Citation
- A25084904
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