The Board found that the veteran's anxiety disorder, previously diagnosed as psychophysiological gastrointestinal reaction, is not entitled to a rating in excess of 10 percent. The VA also determined that his hiatal hernia with gastroesophageal reflux disease is proximately due to or the result of his service-connected anxiety disorder.
The deciding factor: The veteran's anxiety disorder manifested primarily by transient reactions to psychological stressors and stomach complaints did not meet the criteria for a higher rating. The VA found that his gastrointestinal symptoms were aggravated by his anxiety disorder but not directly caused by it.
- Claimed conditions
- Anxiety Disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- June 5, 2002
- Citation
- 0205910
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What this means for you
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