The Veteran's service-connected psychiatric disability was granted an initial rating of 70 percent, and earlier effective dates were granted for TDIU, special monthly compensation, and eligibility to Dependents' Educational Assistance.
The deciding factor: The Veteran exhibited symptoms such as suicidal ideation, near-continuous panic or depression affecting his ability to function independently, impaired impulse control, difficulty adapting to stressful circumstances, and inability to establish effective relationships, which warranted a 70 percent rating under the General Rating Formula for Mental Disorders.
- Claimed conditions
- adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood with insomnia disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- February 25, 2025
- Citation
- A25016946
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