The Veteran's disability rating for his psychiatric condition, which includes anxiety disorder, insomnia disorder, and alcohol dependence in remission, has been increased to a 70 percent rating. The decision is based on the severity of symptoms such as depressed mood, anxiety, suspiciousness, panic attacks more than once per week, chronic sleep impairment, mild memory loss, impaired judgment, disturbances of motivation and mood.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's psychiatric disability manifests with symptoms that align with a 70 percent rating under the General Formula for Mental Disorders, including occupational and social impairment due to deficiencies in most areas.
- Claimed conditions
- Anxiety Disorder, Insomnia Disorder, Alcohol Dependence (in remission)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- September 10, 2024
- Citation
- A24054675
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What this means for you
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