Partly granted
The Veteran's service-connected depressive disorder has rendered him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation, warranting a TDIU from August 17, 2023. Additionally, the Veteran is entitled to special monthly compensation (SMC) due to his TDIU.
The deciding factor: The severe symptoms of the Veteran's depressive disorder preclude the ability to secure and follow any substantially gainful employment consistent with the Veteran's specific occupational experience and education.
- Claimed conditions
- depressive disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- October 21, 2025
- Citation
- A25090886
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