The Veteran's fatty liver disease is granted a 10% rating from October 22, 2014. The anxiety disorder is granted a 50% rating from October 22, 2014 to July 5, 2017 and a 70% rating from July 5, 2017 to April 1, 2019. The Veteran's atrial fibrillation and carpal tunnel syndromes are granted initial ratings of 10%.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the Veteran’s fatty liver disease manifested as moderate pulling pain on attempting work or aggravated by movement of the body, warranting a 10% rating. The anxiety disorder from October 22, 2014 to July 5, 2017 more nearly approximated occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a 50% rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Fatty Liver Disease, Anxiety Disorder (with features of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Depressive Disorder, and Alcohol Abuse)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- June 16, 2020
- Citation
- 20040842
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