The Veteran's claim for an initial rating of 70 percent for major depressive disorder with panic disorder has been granted, as his symptoms have resulted in occupational and social impairment but not to the level that would warrant a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s symptoms, including anxiety, depression, sleep impairment, and fluctuating isolation, meet the criteria for a 70 percent evaluation under Diagnostic Code 9434 due to their impact on his ability to function in various areas of life but do not rise to the level of total occupational and social impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- Major depressive disorder with panic disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- January 30, 2020
- Citation
- 20007591
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.
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