The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder has been granted. The Board also remanded the issue of entitlement to a rating in excess of 30 percent prior to March 17, 2020, and in excess of 10 percent thereafter, for COPD.
The deciding factor: New evidence was submitted showing a nexus between the Veteran's service and his acquired psychiatric disorder. The Board found that the new evidence supported the Veteran's contention that he has an acquired psychiatric disorder related to his service.
- Claimed conditions
- Acquired psychiatric disorder (unspecified anxiety disorder)
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 29, 2024
- Citation
- A24027970
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What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
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