The Veteran's adjustment disorder with depression and dysthymic disorder is currently rated as 30 percent disabling for the period prior to February 22, 2017.,Fibromyalgia was initially rated at 40 percent from December 13, 2012 to October 6, 2014. The Veteran's fibromyalgia is currently rated as 20 percent disabling for the period prior to December 13, 2012 and in excess of 20 percent on and after October 7, 2014.
The deciding factor: The evidence supports a finding that the Veteran's adjustment disorder with depression and dysthymic disorder is manifested by occupational and social impairment with occasional decrease in work efficiency due to symptoms such as depressed mood, anxiety, panic attacks and chronic sleep impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- Adjustment Disorder with Depression and Dysthymic Disorder, Fibromyalgia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- August 23, 2017
- Citation
- 1734856
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