The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is rated at a 70 percent disability rating, effective March 31, 2011.,An earlier effective date of March 16, 2011 for the grant of an increased 70 percent rating for the Veteran’s acquired psychiatric disorder has been granted.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder has produced symptoms that have substantially impaired his ability to function in work and social environments, warranting a 70 percent disability rating.,VA received correspondence from the Veteran on March 16, 2011, which is considered as the date of claim for an increased rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Anxiety Disorder with Dysthymic Disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- December 31, 2019
- Citation
- 19196753
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