The Veteran's generalized anxiety disorder with dysthymic disorder resulted in occupational and social impairment due to mild or transient symptoms which decreased work efficiency, but did not meet the criteria for a higher initial disability rating.,For chronic lumbar strain, the Veteran met the criteria for a 10 percent disability rating based on forward flexion of the thoracolumbar spine greater than 30 degrees but not greater than 60 degrees.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher initial disability rating for generalized anxiety disorder with dysthymic disorder, and met the criteria for a compensable (10 percent) disability rating for chronic lumbar strain.
- Claimed conditions
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder with Dysthymic Disorder, Chronic Lumbar Strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- August 29, 2011
- Citation
- 1131650
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