The Board granted an initial 50 percent rating for the appellant's service-connected acquired psychiatric disability, but found that a higher rating was not warranted.

The deciding factor: The appellant exhibited symptoms of depressed mood, anxiety, panic attacks weekly or less often, chronic sleep impairment, and memory loss, which more closely approximated the criteria for a 50 percent rating. However, his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating of 70 percent or greater.

Claimed conditions

adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

50%

Decision date

October 22, 2025

Citation

A25091163

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