The veteran's service-connected residuals of a head injury, including dysthymia and PTSD, have been rated at 50 percent since February 1996. The disability is productive of moderately disabling depression with symptoms such as impaired concentration, short-term memory, irritability, and difficulty sleeping.
The deciding factor: The veteran's service-connected residuals of a head injury are currently evaluated under the criteria for mental disorders based on their impact on his occupational and social functioning.
- Claimed conditions
- dysthymia, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- August 8, 2000
- Citation
- 0020753
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What this means for you
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