The Veteran's anxiety reaction with depressive features is currently evaluated at 50 percent, reflecting significant impairment in occupational and social functioning.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the Veteran experiences symptoms consistent with a 50% rating under Diagnostic Code 9400, including flattened affect, difficulty understanding complex commands, and impaired judgment. However, there are no additional issues or theories of service connection presented in this decision.
- Claimed conditions
- Anxiety Reaction with Depressive Features
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- January 3, 2013
- Citation
- 1300177
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