The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for major depressive disorder with generalized disorder with insomnia disorder is denied. The effective date assigned is December 29, 2023, which is the date of the Veteran's intent to file.,The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder with insomnia disorder is denied. The current disability rating of 70 percent is considered appropriate given the severity of his symptoms.
The deciding factor: The effective date assigned is December 29, 2023, which is the date of the Veteran's intent to file for service connection.,The Veteran's major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder with insomnia disorder are currently rated at 70 percent. The symptoms do not meet the criteria for a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Major Depressive Disorder, Tinnitus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- April 9, 2026
- Citation
- A26032878
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