Denied
The Board denied an initial disability rating in excess of 30 percent for the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder and special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance. The issue regarding entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability was remanded.
The deciding factor: The severity, frequency, and duration of the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder did not meet the criteria for a higher initial disability rating or SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance.
- Claimed conditions
- Acquired psychiatric disorder, to include panic disorder without agoraphobia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- October 22, 2025
- Citation
- A25091213
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