The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for the Veteran's psychiatric disability, finding that the symptoms more closely approximate those associated with a 50 percent rating.

The deciding factor: The severity, frequency, and duration of the Veteran's unlisted symptoms were found to be less severe than those required for a higher rating.

Claimed conditions

Adjustment Disorder with Mixed Anxiety and Depressed Mood, Alcohol Use Disorder in early remission, Cannabis Use Disorder

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 31, 2025

Citation

A25009189

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