The veteran's adjustment disorder with depressed mood and osteopenia associated with Crohn's disease are currently rated at their maximum allowable levels, with no further increase granted.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found the veteran to have a GAF score of 51-60, indicating moderate symptoms that affect social functioning but not work or school. The diagnoses and ratings align with these findings.
- Claimed conditions
- Adjustment Disorder with Depressed Mood
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- June 21, 2006
- Citation
- 0618208
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What this means for you
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