Denied
The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for the Veteran's other specified mental disorder due to another medical condition, as the evidence did not show a level of occupational and social impairment greater than that associated with a 30 percent rating.
The deciding factor: The December 2020 VA examiner found symptoms of depressed mood and chronic sleep impairment, which do not meet the criteria for a higher rating. The Veteran's reports of suicidal ideation were deemed unreliable by the examiner.
- Claimed conditions
- Other specified mental disorder due to another medical condition
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 6, 2025
- Citation
- A25085834
Want to see how appeals like this one tend to go? Appeals like mine
We are not the VA. Veterans’ Rights is an independent resource built for veterans. We are not the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, not part of the government, and not endorsed by any government agency.
This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your own situation, talk to a VA-accredited representative — many help for free.