The Veteran's psychiatric disability was granted a 100 percent rating, and special monthly compensation (SMC) at the housebound rate was also granted from March 31, 2011.

The deciding factor: The evidence of record established that the signs and symptoms of the Veteran's psychiatric disability more nearly approximated total occupational and social impairment, warranting a 100 percent rating. Additionally, the Veteran has a single service-connected disability rated totally disabling, and additional disabilities rated at 60 percent or more, qualifying for SMC(s).

Claimed conditions

depression not otherwise specified and panic disorder (psychiatric disability), diabetes mellitus, obstructive sleep apnea, idiopathic cystitis, lumbar spine strain, chronic fatigue syndrome, migraine headaches, chronic sinusitis, mild epiphora, patellofemoral pain syndrome, left knee, patellofemoral pain syndrome, right knee, gastroesophageal reflux disease, diabetic peripheral neuropathy, left lower extremity, diabetic peripheral neuropathy, right lower extremity, allergic rhinitis, atopic eczema and pseudofolliculitis barbae, erectile dysfunction, diabetic retinopathy, hypertension

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

100%

Decision date

November 3, 2025

Citation

A25095076

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