The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability is rated at 100 percent, and he is granted SMC based on housebound status. The issue of entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is dismissed as moot due to the grant of a 100 percent schedular rating for his service-connected acquired psychiatric disability.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability resulted in significant impairment, including social isolation and difficulty interacting with others. The Board found that these symptoms warranted a higher 100 percent rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Acquired Psychiatric Disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- April 27, 2026
- Citation
- A26038972
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