Partly granted
The Board granted a higher initial rating of 100 percent for systemic lupus erythematosus but denied an increased rating from 50 percent for the mental health disability.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's SLE resulted in severe impairment of health, while her mental health disability caused occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.
- Claimed conditions
- Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), Mental health disability (major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 18, 2025
- Citation
- A25100155
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