The Veteran's psychiatric disability, specifically Major Depression with Psychosis and secondary dependence to cannabis and alcohol, has resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas. The Board granted an initial rating of 70 percent for the psychiatric disability as of May 16, 2007.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms have led to significant occupational and social impairment, meeting the criteria for a 70 percent rating under the General Rating Formula for Mental Disorders.
- Claimed conditions
- Major Depression with Psychosis, Secondary Dependence to Cannabis and Alcohol
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- February 9, 2017
- Citation
- 1704098
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