The Board granted restoration of a 50 percent rating for an acquired psychiatric disorder from January 11, 2017, but denied an increased rating in excess of 50 percent.

The deciding factor: The decision was based on the improper discontinuation of the separate evaluation for the acquired psychiatric disorder and the Veteran's ongoing symptoms that did not warrant a higher rating.

Claimed conditions

Acquired psychiatric disorder (generalized anxiety disorder with panic attacks)

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

50%

Decision date

November 6, 2025

Citation

A25096776

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