The Veteran's anxiety disorder has been rated at 30 percent since November 14, 2008. The Board finds that the disability more nearly approximates occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows significant symptoms of anxiety and sleep impairment, leading to occupational and social impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- Anxiety disorder not otherwise specified
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- March 9, 2016
- Citation
- 1609538
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What this means for you
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