The Board denied an increased rating for the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disabilities, finding that his symptoms most closely approximated a 50 percent disability rating.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, which is required for a higher rating of 70%.
- Claimed conditions
- Acquired Psychiatric Disabilities
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- April 21, 2026
- Citation
- A26036869
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