The Veteran's adjustment disorder with a history of PTSD is rated at 50 percent, the highest available rating under the General Rating Formula for Mental Disorders. The condition causes occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s symptoms align most closely with the criteria for a 50 percent disability evaluation due to his overall disability picture including multiple symptoms encompassed in the criteria such as nightmares, anxiety, depression, irritability, difficulty concentrating, disturbances of motivation, diminished interest, and difficulty establishing effective relationships.
- Claimed conditions
- adjustment disorder with a history of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- November 30, 2018
- Citation
- 18154878
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