The Veteran's adjustment disorder with depressed mood was initially rated at 30 percent and later increased to 70 percent effective April 20, 2011. His Crohn's disease was initially rated at 40 percent and later increased to 60 percent effective May 1, 2007.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's adjustment disorder with depressed mood has been productive of occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in areas such as work, school, family relations, judgment, thinking, or mood since April 20, 2011. His Crohn's disease continues to cause significant functional impairment but does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Adjustment Disorder with Depressed Mood, Crohn's Disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- May 30, 2013
- Citation
- 1317563
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