Granted
The Board granted an initial rating of 70 percent for major depressive disorder (MDD) from December 27, 2021.
The deciding factor: Resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran, the evidence showed symptoms associated with a 70 percent rating during the entire period on appeal.
- Claimed conditions
- Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- October 10, 2025
- Citation
- A25087897
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