The Veteran's adjustment reaction with anxiety and depression was rated at 50 percent prior to July 29, 2005.,From September 1, 2005 through August 23, 2010, the Veteran's psychiatric disability warranted a 70 percent rating.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 9440.
- Claimed conditions
- adjustment reaction with anxiety and depression
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- April 4, 2014
- Citation
- 1414897
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The Veteran's service-connected psychiatric disabilities have resulted in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a 70 percent rating since August 24, 2010.
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- Remanded (sent back)
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