The Veteran's PDD was initially rated at 30% prior to October 15, 2018. As of October 15, 2018, the rating was increased to 70%. The Veteran is not entitled to a higher rating since that date.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas as required for a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Persistent Depressive Disorder (PDD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- January 5, 2026
- Citation
- A26000570
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, finding that the evidence did not support higher ratings or service connection.
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