The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for his service-connected adjustment disorder was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a rating in excess of 30 percent, as he demonstrated no deficiencies in most areas due to symptoms such as suicidal ideations.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's passive suicidal ideations alone were insufficient to meet the criteria for a higher rating under the General Rating Formula for Mental Disorders.
- Claimed conditions
- adjustment disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- December 11, 2024
- Citation
- A24082770
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