The veteran's psychiatric disorder was rated at 50% effective February 26, 2001. This is the earliest date within one year prior to his claim where disability became factually ascertainable.
The deciding factor: The VA treatment records show that the veteran's symptoms of irritability and anger were first noted on February 26, 2001, which was when he filed a claim for an increased rating. The medical evidence prior to this date did not indicate impairment warranting a 50% rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Psychiatric Disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- December 21, 2006
- Citation
- 0639742
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