The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for a disability rating in excess of 50 percent for an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that his symptoms more closely approximated those warranting a 30 percent or 50 percent evaluation but not higher.

The deciding factor: The evidence did not support occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas as required for a 70 percent rating.

Claimed conditions

Acquired psychiatric disorder (social anxiety disorder)

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

50%

Decision date

December 11, 2025

Citation

A25106901

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