The Veteran's adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood is currently rated at 50 percent, which does not meet the criteria for a higher rating. The evidence shows reduced reliability and productivity but no other symptoms warranting a higher rating.,Regarding TDIU, the Veteran has service-connected disabilities that render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood does not present with symptoms severe enough to meet the criteria for a 70 percent disability rating. His right knee disability is also considered, but it alone does not preclude employment.
- Claimed conditions
- Adjustment Disorder with Mixed Anxiety and Depressed Mood, Right Knee Disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- October 22, 2019
- Citation
- A19002160
What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Partly granted
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- Granted
The Board granted an initial 70 percent disability rating for the veteran's adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood.
- Denied
The Board denied an initial disability rating in excess of 30 percent for adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood.
- Partly granted
The Board granted increased ratings for the Veteran's left and right knee disabilities, including separate ratings for instability and meniscal conditions, but denied higher ratings for flexion limitations in both knees. The Board also granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities prior to December 1, 2021.
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