The Veteran's psychiatric disability was characterized by occupational and social impairment deficiencies in most areas including mood, family relations, and work due to symptoms that included neglect of personal appearance and hygiene. The Board found the criteria for a 70 percent rating were met as of August 31, 2012.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's psychiatric disability was characterized by occupational and social impairment deficiencies in most areas including mood, family relations, and work due to symptoms that included neglect of personal appearance and hygiene.
- Claimed conditions
- depression not otherwise specified, impulse control disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- July 3, 2014
- Citation
- 1430286
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What this means for you
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