For the period prior to July 8, 2017, the Veteran's adjustment disorder with depressed mood was productive of occupational and social impairment in most areas, warranting a higher initial rating of 70 percent.,From July 8, 2017, the Veteran’s adjustment disorder with depressed mood has been productive of significant impairment in work, social, family relations, judgment, thinking, and mood, warranting a denial of an increased rating.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that from March 24, 2011 to July 8, 2017, the Veteran's adjustment disorder with depressed mood caused occupational and social impairment in most areas, warranting a higher initial rating of 70 percent. However, from July 8, 2017 onwards, there is no evidence of total occupational and social impairment that would justify a 100% rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Adjustment Disorder with Depressed Mood
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 8, 2021
- Citation
- 21020959
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and Adjustment Disorder with Depressed Mood, is granted effective August 21, 2019. A rating of 70 percent for the acquired psychiatric disorder is granted.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his psychiatric disability is granted, and he is now rated at 70 percent. He also received a TDIU based solely on his service-connected psychiatric disability, and SMC at the housebound rate is granted.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error, requiring VA to obtain medical examinations and opinions regarding his psychiatric disorders, prostate condition, and erectile dysfunction.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's adjustment disorder with depressed mood has been granted a 70 percent evaluation effective August 8, 2016. The issue of entitlement to TDIU is remanded.
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