The Veteran's anxiety disorder and PTSD have been evaluated based on their current manifestations, with the anxiety disorder rated at 30 percent from May 23, 2008 to September 25, 2011, and PTSD rated at 50 percent from September 26, 2011. The Veteran's conditions have not met criteria for higher ratings.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s anxiety disorder has been evaluated as mild to moderate with transient or mild symptoms that do not significantly impair occupational functioning during periods of significant stress. PTSD was diagnosed but did not meet the criteria for a higher rating due to its current manifestations being productive of occupational and social impairment due to mild or transient symptoms.
- Claimed conditions
- Anxiety Disorder, PTSD
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 24, 2012
- Citation
- 1229264
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- Granted
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- Partly granted
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- Denied
The Veteran's initial ratings for anxiety disorder and TBI were denied as the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.
- Granted
The Veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD was granted with an initial evaluation of 50 percent, effective September 24, 2007. The appeal regarding the heart condition and sleep disorder is denied. The Veteran's hearing loss prior to August 24, 2015, warrants a 20 percent rating.
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