The Board has determined that the veteran's anxiety disorder warrants a 30 percent evaluation, reflecting moderate impairment in social and occupational functioning.
The deciding factor: The VA examination report indicated mild symptoms of anxiety with occasional panic attacks, but no significant impairment in speech or thinking. The veteran's depression was linked to his wife's death rather than his anxiety disorder.
- Claimed conditions
- Anxiety Disorder (not otherwise specified)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- May 24, 2007
- Citation
- 0715553
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