The Board denied an initial disability rating in excess of 50 percent for adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood, finding that the Veteran's symptoms did not more closely approximate occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that while the Veteran had some symptoms associated with a higher rating, his overall functioning was sufficient to maintain employment and relationships, warranting only a 50 percent rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Adjustment Disorder with Mixed Anxiety and Depressed Mood
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 6, 2025
- Citation
- A25050060
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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- Denied
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