The Board denied a rating greater than 70 percent for generalized anxiety disorder with depressive features and granted entitlement to TDIU. The left shoulder condition was remanded for further examination.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating, but his psychiatric disability rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.
- Claimed conditions
- Generalized anxiety disorder with depressive features, Left shoulder condition (osteoarthritis)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- May 15, 2025
- Citation
- A25044084
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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