The Veteran's psychiatric condition, primarily manifested by intrusive memories and nightmares related to his combat experiences in the Korean War, was initially rated as noncompensably disabling prior to October 3, 2008. As of that date, he is entitled to a rating of at least 10 percent for his service-connected anxiety disorder.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's psychiatric condition, including PTSD and major depressive disorder, was found to be manifested by occupational and social impairment with occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform occupational tasks due to symptoms such as depressed mood, anxiety, and panic attacks (weekly or less often).
- Claimed conditions
- Anxiety Disorder not otherwise specified (NOS)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- January 22, 2010
- Citation
- 1003344
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