The veteran was granted a 70% rating for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including anxiety and major depressive disorders. All other issues were remanded for further review.

The deciding factor: The decision was based on the Veteran's symptoms and their impact on occupational and social impairment.

Claimed conditions

anxiety disorder, major depressive disorder, sleep disorder, hypertension, vertigo, right shoulder condition, left shoulder condition, right knee condition, left knee condition, cervical spine condition, low back condition, bilateral plantar fasciitis, bilateral cavus foot, erectile dysfunction, gastroesophageal disorder

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

70%

Decision date

January 29, 2025

Citation

A25008252

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