The veteran's service-connected anxiety was rated at 50 percent from November 7, 2003, through August 17, 2008, and increased to 70 percent effective August 18, 2008. The veteran has been found unemployable due to his service-connected disabilities.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the severity of symptoms such as suicidal ideation, obsessional rituals, near-continuous panic or depression affecting the ability to function independently, appropriately and effectively, neglect of personal appearance and hygiene, and inabilities to establish and maintain effective relationships.
- Claimed conditions
- Generalized anxiety disorder, Major depressive disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- January 9, 2009
- Citation
- 0901090
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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