Granted
The Veteran's major depressive disorder (MDD) has resulted in total occupational and social impairment, warranting a 100 percent rating.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows long periods of neglect for personal hygiene, inability to perform activities of daily living, and severe social isolation, which meet the criteria for a 100 percent rating under DC 9434.
- Claimed conditions
- major depressive disorder (MDD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- October 2, 2025
- Citation
- A25085325
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