The veteran's anxiety neurosis and dementia have been evaluated, with the anxiety disorder currently rated at 30 percent. The bilateral pes planus is rated at 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The veteran's cognitive impairment due to dementia has significantly impacted his ability to function independently, affecting both occupational and social functioning.
- Claimed conditions
- Anxiety Neurosis, Dementia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- February 26, 2003
- Citation
- 0303311
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