The Veteran's claim for a rating higher than 50 percent for his panic disorder is denied.,The Veteran's claim for TDIU based on service-connected disabilities is also denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not support a rating in excess of 50 percent for the Veteran’s panic disorder, as his symptoms are less severe and frequent than those contemplated by a higher 70 percent or 100 percent rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Panic Disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- August 13, 2019
- Citation
- A19000879
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What this means for you
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The Board denied a rating in excess of 70 percent for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and panic disorder, finding the Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including GAD, MDD, unspecified depressive disorder, and panic disorder.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, major depressive disorder, and moderate recurrent major depression.
- Partly granted
The Board granted earlier effective dates for the grant of service connection, TDIU, and DEA, but denied a higher rating for PTSD.
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