The Veteran's claim for a rating of 70 percent for panic disorder with agoraphobia and generalized anxiety disorder prior to September 27, 2016 was granted. The decision also noted that the Veteran’s symptoms warranted a higher rating due to occupational and social impairment.
The deciding factor: The Veteran demonstrated significant occupational and social impairment, including near-continuous panic attacks affecting his ability to function effectively in work settings and with peers, supervisors, and the public.
- Claimed conditions
- panic disorder with agoraphobia, generalized anxiety disorder, major depressive disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- January 17, 2019
- Citation
- 19104164
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
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