The Veteran's depressive disorder is manifested by deficiencies in most areas, such as work, school, family relations, judgment, thinking, or mood, due to symptoms like near-continuous panic or depression, impaired impulse control, spatial disorientation, and difficulty adapting to stressful circumstances. The disability rating of 70 percent has been granted.
The deciding factor: The VA examination report documented the Veteran's current symptomatology, including his depressed mood, daily nervousness without precipitating factors, occasional crying spells, middle insomnia caused by frequent urination, hypersomnia, decreased interest in sex and activities, and lack of appetite changes or suicidal ideation. These symptoms align with the criteria for a 70 percent disability rating under DC 9411.
- Claimed conditions
- depressive disorder, schizophrenia, undifferentiated type
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- April 11, 2014
- Citation
- 1416336
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