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
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Decisions by this judge: 2,170 · Granted: 38% (granted or partly granted, in the vetted decisions on this site)
Judge attribution: 2025 complete; earlier years partial.
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