The Veteran's appeal of the initial rating for hematochezia was withdrawn. The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as general anxiety disorder.
The deciding factor: The Veteran reported in-service symptoms and a diagnosis of PTSD during his hearing. VA examination confirmed a current diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder.
- Claimed conditions
- hematochezia, general anxiety disorder
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 24, 2014
- Citation
- 1407750
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What this means for you
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- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as general anxiety disorder, adjustment disorder and depression, finding that it is at least as likely as not related to his active duty service.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
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