The Board denied an evaluation in excess of 50 percent for the Veteran's adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood, finding that his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran maintained gainful employment and relationships with family members and friends, and his symptoms were not severe enough to warrant a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Adjustment Disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- March 24, 2025
- Citation
- A25027173
Veterans Law Judge
Decisions by this judge: 926 · Granted: 33% (granted or partly granted, in the vetted decisions on this site)
Judge attribution: 2025 complete; earlier years partial.
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