The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, characterized as adjustment disorder with anxiety (claimed as PTSD), has been rated at 50 percent since September 8, 2012. The Board found that the severity of his symptoms did not more closely approximate the criteria for a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's occupational and social impairment was characterized by reduced reliability and productivity due to chronic sleep impairment, anxiety, hypervigilance, depression, disturbances of mood and motivation, and social isolation. The Board found that these symptoms were consistent with a 50 percent disability rating under the General Formula for Mental Disorders.
- Claimed conditions
- adjustment disorder with anxiety (claimed as PTSD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 20, 2023
- Citation
- 23023198
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
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