The Veteran's service-connected adjustment disorder with depression and acute coronary syndrome were granted a 100% rating, while hypertension and the disability rating for acute coronary syndrome status post percutaneous coronary intervention stent placement were denied.

The deciding factor: The Veteran suffered from total occupational and social impairment due to his adjustment disorder, which more nearly approximated the level of impairment required for a 100 percent rating. The evidence did not support a higher rating for acute coronary syndrome or a compensable rating for hypertension.

Claimed conditions

Adjustment Disorder with Depression, Acute Coronary Syndrome (status post percutaneous coronary intervention stent placement), Hypertension

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

100%

Decision date

October 27, 2025

Citation

A25092868

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