The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including major depressive disorder, resulted in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity during the period on appeal. The disability was rated at 50 percent, but not higher.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating as they were consistent with a 50% disability evaluation based on reduced reliability and productivity.
- Claimed conditions
- Acquired psychiatric disorder (including major depressive disorder)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- February 18, 2026
- Citation
- A26014746
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