The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and denied initial ratings in excess of 10 percent for unspecified follicular disorders, left wrist disability, and right wrist disability. The denial was based on the lack of evidence supporting a current diagnosis of an acquired psychiatric disorder and the absence of symptoms that would warrant higher ratings.

The deciding factor: The Board found no persuasive evidence to support a diagnosis of an acquired psychiatric disorder in accordance with DSM-5 criteria and determined that the Veteran's reported symptoms did not meet the threshold for a current diagnosis. For the unspecified follicular disorders, left wrist disability, and right wrist disability, the evidence did not show manifestations that would warrant higher ratings.

Claimed conditions

Acquired psychiatric disorder, Unspecified follicular disorder, Left wrist disability, Right wrist disability

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

December 9, 2025

Citation

A25105994

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