The veteran's generalized anxiety disorder is manifested by excessive anxiety and worry, chronic feelings of restlessness, fatigue, irritability, muscle tension, difficulty concentrating, confusion, sleep disturbance, headaches and weakness. The Board has determined that the criteria for a 50 percent rating have been met.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner diagnosed the veteran with generalized anxiety disorder, which was characterized by chronic symptoms such as excessive anxiety, restlessness, fatigue, irritability, muscle tension, difficulty concentrating, confusion, sleep disturbance, headaches and weakness. The GAF score of 60 further supported a finding that the veteran's condition warranted a 50 percent rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- November 15, 2002
- Citation
- 0216483
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- Remanded (sent back)
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