The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for major depressive disorder, finding that his symptoms more closely approximated mild or transient symptoms which decrease work efficiency and ability to perform occupational tasks only during periods of occasional stress.

The deciding factor: The evidence did not show symptoms sufficient to warrant a higher rating than the currently assigned 10 percent disability rating.

Claimed conditions

Major depressive disorder

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

October 9, 2025

Citation

A25087760

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