Denied
The Board denied an increased rating for the Veteran's service-connected adjustment disorder, finding that his symptoms did not more closely approximate occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.
The deciding factor: The severity, frequency, and duration of the Veteran's psychiatric symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 12, 2025
- Citation
- A25098094
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