The veteran's anxiety neurosis, which was already rated at 30 percent prior to October 1, 1998, has been increased to 50 percent effective from that date. The rating for the post-operative neurolysis and excision of scar tissue on the right foot remains at 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The veteran's anxiety neurosis is currently manifested by severe impairment in occupational and social functioning, including suicidal ideations, near continuous panic and depression, memory, concentration, and comprehension problems, difficulty adapting to stressful circumstances, and an inability to establish or maintain effective relationships. These symptoms are reflective of occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.
- Claimed conditions
- Anxiety Neurosis, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- December 19, 2005
- Citation
- 0534216
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