The Veteran's anxiety disorder with PTSD symptoms resulted in moderate occupational and social impairment, warranting a 30 percent rating.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner determined the Veteran had an anxiety disorder rather than PTSD, which met the criteria for a 10 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 9413 due to mild transient symptoms that decreased work efficiency during periods of significant stress.
- Claimed conditions
- Anxiety Disorder with PTSD features
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- March 27, 2015
- Citation
- 1513245
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What this means for you
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