The Veteran's anxiety disorder with depression was initially rated at 50 percent prior to May 10, 2016.,Since May 10, 2016, the Veteran has been assigned a 70 percent rating for his service-connected anxiety disorder with depression.
The deciding factor: The VA examination and medical opinions supported the current ratings based on the severity of symptoms consistent with the criteria in the General Rating Formula.
- Claimed conditions
- anxiety disorder with depression
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- January 19, 2018
- Citation
- 1803763
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