The Veteran's conversion reaction disorder is manifested by symptoms such as flat or constricted affect, depression, sleep impairment, anxiety, irritability, intrusive thoughts, suicidal thoughts, impaired impulse control, and an inability to establish effective relationships. The Board finds that the disability picture more nearly approximates a 70 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 9424.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms of depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation have been demonstrated by medical evidence and are indicative of occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.
- Claimed conditions
- Conversion Reaction
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- February 11, 2011
- Citation
- 1105818
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran is seeking an earlier effective date and original evaluation for his service-connected PTSD, including based on clear and unmistakable error (CUE). The Board has determined that remand is necessary to obtain the Veteran's service treatment records and issue a statement of the case addressing these issues.
- Granted
The Veteran's conversion reaction from April 8, 2008 to December 8, 2011 is rated at 30 percent disabling. The symptoms were characterized by occasional decrease in work efficiency due to depression but no other significant impairment.
- Denied
The Veteran's service-connected conversion reaction is manifested by mild symptoms of anxiety and depression that do not interfere with his occupational or social functioning, warranting a noncompensable evaluation.
- Denied
The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for the service-connected conversion reaction was denied, and his TDIU rating claim was also denied as there were no compensable service-connected disabilities.
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