The Veteran's claim for an increased rating in excess of 70 percent prior to October 30, 2019, for his service-connected adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not show total occupational and social impairment.,Service connection for diabetes mellitus type II was denied as there is no link between the Veteran's psychiatric disability and the condition.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms were evaluated against the criteria for a 70 percent rating, which requires deficiencies in most areas of life but does not meet total occupational and social impairment.,There was no medical evidence linking the Veteran's diabetes to his service-connected psychiatric disability. The examiner found that the diabetes is more likely attributable to other factors such as poor dietary habits.
- Claimed conditions
- Adjustment Disorder with Mixed Anxiety and Depressed Mood, Diabetes Mellitus Type II, Bilateral Foot Condition, Restless Leg Syndrome, Heart Condition
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 9, 2023
- Citation
- 23008570
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What this means for you
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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: Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II (DMII) as due to herbicide agent exposure, finding that he has not been diagnosed with DMII at any point during the period on appeal.
- 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 Veteran's PTSD, diabetes mellitus type II, and various peripheral neuropathies have been granted increased ratings. Effective August 16, 2023, the Veteran is now eligible for a TDIU rating and DEA benefits.
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