The Veteran's adjustment disorder with depression and anxiety has been rated at 30 percent since March 15, 2011. The symptoms have caused occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform occupational tasks.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms have resulted in moderate impairment that warrants a 30 percent rating under the criteria for mental disorders.
- Claimed conditions
- Adjustment Disorder with Depression and Anxiety
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- October 15, 2015
- Citation
- 1544190
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