The Veteran's adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood resulted in occupational and social impairment, but did not meet the criteria for a higher rating prior to June 21, 2019. From that date, his symptoms were more consistent with a 50% disability rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s symptoms from June 21, 2019, aligned with those of a 50% disability rating (panic attacks more than once a week, flattened affect, and impaired impulse control), but did not meet the criteria for a higher rating due to his ability to maintain social relationships.
- Claimed conditions
- Adjustment Disorder with Mixed Anxiety and Depressed Mood
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 15, 2020
- Citation
- 20079175
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What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating of 70 percent for service-connected Adjustment Disorder with Mixed Anxiety and Depressed Mood is granted. The remaining issues are remanded for further evaluation.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate opinions in the current file, and thus the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability will be reconsidered with new evidence.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood, finding that his current condition is related to events during his military service.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that a remand is needed to correct a pre-decisional duty to assist error, and the Veteran should be afforded a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any acquired psychiatric disorders.
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