The veteran's anxiety neurosis is currently rated at 30 percent, which is the maximum rating available under VA guidelines. The residuals of a nondiffuse stress fracture of the left anterior tibial tuberosity are rated as noncompensable (0 percent), and the urethral papillomas have not been assigned any compensable evaluation.
The deciding factor: The veteran's anxiety neurosis is manifested by moderate symptoms, but does not meet criteria for a higher rating due to transient and expectable reactions to psychosocial stressors. The residuals of a nondiffuse stress fracture are rated based on the severity of pain and functional impairment, which do not warrant an increased evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- Anxiety neurosis, Residuals of nondiffuse stress fracture of the left anterior tibial tuberosity, Urethral papillomas
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- October 31, 2000
- Citation
- 0028817
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