The Veteran's initial increased rating in excess of 50 percent for his service-connected adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety, depressed mood and panic attacks is denied prior to November 9, 2017. From that date, the Veteran's claim for a higher rating is also denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not demonstrate total occupational and social impairment required for a 100 percent disability rating at any time during the appeal period.
- Claimed conditions
- Adjustment Disorder with Mixed Anxiety, Depressed Mood, Panic Attacks
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 18, 2019
- Citation
- 19130185
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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