The Veteran's depression and social anxiety disorders are rated at 70 percent effective November 20, 2012. The Board found that the earliest date on which it is factually ascertainable that her disability had worsened was November 20, 2012.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms of isolation and loss of interest in activities were noted as early as November 20, 2012, with a GAF score of 55. These symptoms met the criteria for a 70 percent rating under the General Rating Formula for Mental Disorders.
- Claimed conditions
- depression, social anxiety
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- April 26, 2019
- Citation
- 19132428
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
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