The Veteran's service-connected intermittent explosive disorder and unspecified anxiety disorder are rated at 70% from October 15, 2013. A total disability rating due to individual unemployability (TDIU) is granted effective October 15, 2013.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected intermittent explosive disorder and unspecified anxiety disorder do not meet the criteria for a higher rating as they result in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas but do not warrant total disability ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- Intermittent explosive disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- November 3, 2023
- Citation
- A23030868
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- Denied
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