The Board granted an initial rating of 70 percent for the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, effective May 18, 2011. The earlier effective date claim was denied.

The deciding factor: The evidence showed occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas due to the Veteran's symptoms, warranting a 70 percent rating; however, an earlier effective date for service connection could not be established based on the evidence of record.

Claimed conditions

Acquired psychiatric disorder

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

70%

Decision date

February 14, 2025

Citation

25002243

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