The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that the evidence did not show occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's symptoms were not severe enough to warrant a higher rating, as they did not result in deficiencies in most areas such as work, school, family relations, judgment, thinking, or mood.

Claimed conditions

unspecified depressive disorder (acquired psychiatric disorder)

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

50%

Decision date

October 21, 2025

Citation

A25090705

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