The Veteran's adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressive mood was initially rated at 10 percent prior to February 29, 2012. From February 29, 2012 to August 28, 2013, the rating was increased to 50 percent.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms of anxiety and depression were controlled by medication until February 2012 when his medication became ineffective, leading to a decline in memory function, poor judgment, disturbances in mood and motivation, and impaired occupational and social functioning.
- Claimed conditions
- Adjustment Disorder with Mixed Anxiety and Depressive Mood
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- March 31, 2020
- Citation
- 20022331
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