The Veteran's adjustment disorder has been rated at 30 percent since July 2016. The Board found that his symptoms, while causing some occupational and social impairment, did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s symptoms were more closely approximated by the 30 percent rating criteria due to their frequency, severity, and duration not meeting those of the 50 percent or higher levels.
- Claimed conditions
- Adjustment Disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- April 8, 2019
- Citation
- 19126922
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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