Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, as currently diagnosed, related to in-service military sexual trauma (MST).
The deciding factor: The private psychologist's opinion supported the Veteran's claim that his current mental health condition is a direct result of MST.
- Claimed conditions
- Acquired psychiatric disorder, Lumbosacral strain with degenerative disc disease (DDD), intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS), and spinal stenosis, Left lower extremity radiculopathy, Hypertension, Right knee condition, Right ankle condition, Right hip condition, Total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- November 20, 2025
- Citation
- A25101314
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