The Veteran's persistent depressive disorder with anxious distress is rated at 70 percent, effective from February 21, 2018.,Initial ratings of 10 percent for right and left knee disabilities based on limited flexion are granted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms have approximated the criteria for a 70 percent rating for persistent depressive disorder with anxious distress, including suicidal ideation, near-continuous panic or depression affecting his ability to function independently, appropriate and effectively, difficulty in adapting to stressful circumstances (including work or a worklike setting), and an inability to establish and maintain effective relationships.
- Claimed conditions
- Persistent Depressive Disorder with Anxious Distress, Right Knee Disability (Limited Flexion), Left Knee Disability (Limited Flexion)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- April 25, 2023
- Citation
- 23023856
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