The VA has denied an increased evaluation for the veteran's service-connected adjustment disorder with depressed mood, currently rated at 50 percent.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating as it does not show occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas due to symptoms such as obsessive rituals, illogical speech, near-continuous panic or depression affecting ability to function independently, neglect of personal appearance and hygiene, or inability to establish effective relationships.
- Claimed conditions
- Adjustment Disorder with Depressed Mood
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- August 30, 2002
- Citation
- 0211015
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What this means for you
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