The veteran's claim for service connection for a stomach disability was denied, while his initial evaluation for generalized anxiety disorder was increased to 50 percent effective October 23, 2003, and to 70 percent effective December 6, 2007. A total rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disability was also denied.
The deciding factor: The veteran's stomach condition was not shown to be related to his military service or any service-connected disability, while his anxiety disorder warranted a higher initial evaluation after December 6, 2007.
- Claimed conditions
- stomach disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- February 4, 2009
- Citation
- 0903866
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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