The veteran's depression with anxiety and PTSD were not found to warrant a rating in excess of 50 percent prior to August 13, 2004. The claim for TDIU was also denied as the evidence did not show that he was unemployable due to service-connected disabilities prior to August 13, 2004.
The deciding factor: The veteran's depression with anxiety and PTSD were found to be manifested by mild symptoms such as occasional nightmares, insomnia, and fluctuating mood. His GAF scores ranged from 50 to 55, indicating moderate difficulty in social and emotional functioning but not severe impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- depression with anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- April 6, 2006
- Citation
- 0610112
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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