The Board granted an increased initial rating of 70 percent for the acquired psychiatric disorder prior to April 30, 2018, and denied a higher rating. The Veteran's chronic headaches were granted a 30 percent rating prior to September 1, 2016, but not beyond that date.

The deciding factor: The decision was based on the severity of the Veteran's psychiatric symptoms and the impact they had on his occupational and social functioning.

Claimed conditions

Acquired psychiatric disorder, Chronic headaches, Diabetes mellitus type II

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 31, 2025

Citation

A25009119

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