The Veteran's GAD was rated at 50 percent for the period from November 21, 2003 to November 11, 2009. The appeal for a higher rating of 70 percent was withdrawn by the Veteran.
The deciding factor: The Veteran presented with significant occupational and social impairment due to symptoms such as suicidal ideation, near-continuous depression, impaired impulse control, anger, insomnia, irritability, difficulty in adapting to stressful circumstances, and inability to establish effective relationships. His GAF scores were consistently below 50 throughout the period.
- Claimed conditions
- General Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- December 10, 2012
- Citation
- 1241992
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Related decisions
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- Granted
The Veteran's GAD was granted a 100% rating effective August 1, 2023. The appellant is eligible for attorney fees from the past due benefits awarded in this decision.
- Denied
The Veteran's initial rating for GAD was denied as his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating.
- Denied
The Board denied the appeals for an earlier effective date for a 70 percent rating for GAD and TDIU, as the evidence did not support a higher rating prior to August 1, 2022.
- Denied
The Veteran's claims for a higher rating for GAD and TDIU were denied as the evidence did not support earlier effective dates.
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