The Veteran's service-connected acquired psychiatric disability, characterized as adjustment disorder with mixed emotions, was rated at 50 percent effective June 19, 2013. Prior to this date, the rating remained at 30 percent.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that on and after August 4, 2009, the Veteran's symptoms were characterized by a consistently depressed mood, flattened affect, anxiety, chronic sleep impairment, persistent irritability, angry outbursts, and social isolation, resulting in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.
- Claimed conditions
- adjustment disorder with mixed emotions
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- November 25, 2013
- Citation
- 1338831
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's right hand disability is being remanded for a new VA examination to determine if it is secondary to his service-connected psychiatric disability. His adjustment disorder with mixed emotions, alcohol use disorder, and cannabis use disorder are also being remanded for an updated evaluation.
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