The Board denied an earlier effective date and a higher initial rating for the service-connected adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood, finding that the earliest possible effective date had been assigned.

The deciding factor: The decision was based on the legal requirement that the earliest effective date is the date of intent to file a claim, which in this case was January 26, 2024.

Claimed conditions

adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

50%

Decision date

December 30, 2025

Citation

A25110769

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