The Board denied a rating in excess of 70 percent for acquired psychiatric disabilities, finding that the Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms were found to cause occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, but not gross impairment in thought processes or communication as required for a 100 percent rating.

Claimed conditions

major depressive disorder, recurrent, generalized anxiety disorder, specific phobia, situational, alcohol use disorder, moderate

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

70%

Decision date

February 28, 2025

Citation

A25018723

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