The Veteran's mood disorder, diagnosed as a mood disorder not otherwise specified (anxiety and depression) with schizoid personality disorder, was granted an initial evaluation of 50% effective December 13, 2010. The RO also granted an earlier effective date of August 20, 2003 for the grant of service connection.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms since his separation from military service have been characterized by mood cycling insomnia and intermittent panic attacks, leading to occupational impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.
- Claimed conditions
- Mood Disorder (not otherwise specified), Schizoid Personality Disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- November 25, 2011
- Citation
- 1143185
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