The Veteran's service-connected chronic adjustment disorder was initially rated at 10 percent prior to August 11, 2010 and increased to 30 percent thereafter.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations conducted throughout the appeal period consistently indicated that the Veteran experienced occupational and social impairment with occasional decrease in work efficiency due to symptoms such as a depressed mood and anxiety, chronic sleep impairment and mild memory loss. Since August 11, 2010, his condition has manifested by increased difficulty in establishing and maintaining effective work and social relationships; impaired judgment and disturbances of mood.
- Claimed conditions
- Chronic Adjustment Disorder with Mixed Anxiety and Depression
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- March 18, 2014
- Citation
- 1411202
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