The Veteran's initial claim for a higher rating for panic disorder with agoraphobia and unspecified depressive disorder with sleep disturbance was granted, effective May 29, 2011. A maximum 100 percent rating was also granted effective January 8, 2018.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms from May 29, 2011 to January 8, 2018 more nearly approximated a 50 percent disability rating due to occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity. From January 8, 2018 onwards, the Veteran's symptoms more closely aligned with a 70 percent disability rating.
- Claimed conditions
- panic disorder with agoraphobia, unspecified depressive disorder with sleep disturbance
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- September 15, 2023
- Citation
- 23051141
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What this means for you
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Denied
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- Granted
The Board granted service connection for panic disorder with agoraphobia and generalized anxiety disorder, finding that the Veteran's mental disorder began during his active service and is caused by in-service events.
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