The Veteran's service-connected chronic adjustment disorder, major depressive disorder, and generalized anxiety disorder have been manifested by symptoms such as suicidal ideation; difficulty in adapting to stressful circumstances including work or a worklike setting; difficulty establishing and maintaining effective relationships; disturbances of motivation and mood; panic attacks weekly or less often; depressed mood; anxiety; and chronic sleep impairment. The Veteran's service-connected conditions meet the criteria for a 30 percent disability rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms, including suicidal ideation, depression, anxiety, and difficulty in social functioning, align with the criteria for a 30 percent disability rating under the General Rating Formula for Mental Disorders.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic adjustment disorder, major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- October 23, 2017
- Citation
- 1747295
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