The veteran's appeal for a higher rating for psychiatric disability was granted, but claims for allergic rhinitis, COVID-19 residuals, and skin disability were denied. The claim for irritable bowel syndrome was remanded.

The deciding factor: The decision was based on the evidence of record at the time of the June 2023 agency of original jurisdiction decision.

Claimed conditions

chronic adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood, insomnia disorder, allergic rhinitis, COVID-19 residuals, skin disability

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

70%

Decision date

January 14, 2025

Citation

A25003452

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