The Veteran's claim for a higher initial rating of 70 percent for his adjustment disorder with mixed disturbance of emotions and conduct is granted. The claim for TDIU is remanded due to the failure to provide adequate development.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms most closely align with a 70 percent evaluation, but he does not meet the criteria for total occupational and social impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- adjustment disorder with mixed disturbance of emotions and conduct
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- April 8, 2026
- Citation
- A26032703
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