The Veteran's bipolar II disorder, social anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and panic disorder have been granted a 100% disability rating effective November 12, 2003.,Prior to November 12, 2003, the Veteran was not entitled to an initial disability rating in excess of 70 percent for her psychiatric conditions.,The TDIU claim from prior to July 5, 2005 is dismissed as moot.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms since November 12, 2003 have resulted in total occupational and social impairment, meeting the criteria for a 100% disability rating.,Prior to November 12, 2003, her psychiatric conditions did not meet the criteria for a 100% disability rating due to less severe symptoms.,The TDIU claim was raised by the Veteran's statement that she could not work prior to July 5, 2005.
- Claimed conditions
- bipolar II disorder, social anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- October 14, 2021
- Citation
- 21063481
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