The Veteran's service-connected anxiety disorder has resulted in significant occupational and social impairment, warranting a 70 percent disability rating since August 5, 2013.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found that the Veteran's symptoms of anxiety disorder have caused substantial impairment in his ability to work and maintain stable personal relationships.
- Claimed conditions
- anxiety disorder not otherwise specified, mood disorder not otherwise specified, personality disorder not otherwise specified, depressive disorder not otherwise specified
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- April 20, 2016
- Citation
- 1615929
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