The Veteran's service-connected depression was granted a 70 percent rating from February 24, 2009, due to occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms included depressed mood, chronic sleep impairment, flattened affect, disturbances of motivation and mood, difficulty in establishing and maintaining effective work and social relationships, impaired impulse control, neglect of appearance and hygiene, and difficulty adapting to stressful circumstances including work or a work like setting. These symptoms supported the assignment of a 70 percent rating.
- Claimed conditions
- major depressive disorder (depression)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- October 15, 2025
- Citation
- A25088815
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