Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for an increased rating, earlier effective date for special monthly compensation, and earlier effective date for Dependents' Educational Assistance benefits.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a finding of total social or occupational impairment prior to September 12, 2023, which is required for the higher ratings sought.
- Claimed conditions
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 26, 2025
- Citation
- A25102560
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