The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, diagnosed as adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depression, has not resulted in occupational and social impairment warranting a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms have been consistently mild to moderate, without gross impairment in thought processes or communication, persistent delusions or hallucinations, or suicidal ideation. His ability to function independently is generally satisfactory with routine behavior, self-care, and conversation normal.
- Claimed conditions
- Adjustment Disorder with Mixed Anxiety and Depression
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- December 6, 2023
- Citation
- 23064506
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