The veteran's service-connected generalized anxiety disorder with panic attacks and dysthymia is currently rated at 70 percent, effective December 10, 2001. The RO has not granted a higher rating for this condition.,The veteran's service-connected multiple abdominal disorders are currently rated at 30 percent, effective August 30, 2002. The RO has not granted a higher rating for these conditions.,Prior to August 30, 2002, the veteran's service-connected dermatitis of the hands is rated at 10 percent. Since August 30, 2002, it is rated at 30 percent. The RO has not granted a higher rating for these conditions.,The veteran is currently assigned a combined rating of 90 percent due to her service-connected disabilities. She meets the criteria for TDIU based on her educational background and work experience.,The appeal does not involve any presumption, secondary connection, aggravation, or new and material evidence.
The deciding factor: The veteran's service-connected conditions do not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes. The RO has assigned appropriate ratings based on the severity of her symptoms.
- Claimed conditions
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder with Panic Attacks and Dysthymia, Multiple Abdominal Disorders (including diverticulitis, ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) with spasms and rectal ulceration with stenosis), Dermatitis of the Hands
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 21, 2007
- Citation
- 0726079
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