The Board granted an initial disability evaluation of 70 percent, but no more, for a psychiatric disorder.
The deciding factor: The severity, frequency, and duration of the Veteran's symptoms most closely approximated occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas. The Veteran experienced suicidal ideation; near-continuous panic or depression affecting the ability to function independently, appropriately, and effectively; impaired impulse control (such as unprovoked irritability); neglect of personal appearance and hygiene; difficulty in adapting to stressful circumstances (including work or a work-like setting); and inability to establish and maintain effective relationships.
- Claimed conditions
- unspecified trauma and stressor related disorder (psychiatric disorder)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- June 17, 2025
- Citation
- A25053067
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
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