The Board found that the veteran's adjustment disorder and depression with psychotic features do not meet the criteria for a higher rating than 70 percent.
The deciding factor: The veteran's symptoms did not warrant an evaluation in excess of 70 percent as they did not result in total occupational and social impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- adjustment disorder with anxious and depressed mood, depression with psychotic features
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- July 3, 2006
- Citation
- 0619474
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What this means for you
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