The Veteran's right hip condition is denied as there is no evidence of a current disability related to service.,Service connection for the heart condition is denied due to lack of in-service diagnosis and failure to establish a link between the current condition and service or a service-connected disability.,Bilateral leg numbness is not linked to service, and thus service connection is denied.,The Veteran's generalized anxiety disorder with panic disorder has been granted an increased rating to 70% effective February 6, 2013.

The deciding factor: There is no evidence of a current right hip condition related to service. The separation examination did not show any hip problems and there are no in-service complaints or diagnoses.,The Veteran's coronary artery disease was not shown during service and the Board finds insufficient evidence to establish a link between his current heart condition and service, especially as it is not within one year of discharge.,There is no evidence of bilateral leg numbness related to service. The separation examination did not show any complaints or diagnoses of this condition.,The Veteran's generalized anxiety disorder with panic disorder resulted in occupational and social impairment prior to March 7, 2016, warranting a 70% rating.

Claimed conditions

Bilateral Leg Numbness, Generalized Anxiety Disorder with Panic Disorder, Heart Condition (Coronary Artery Disease), Right Hip Condition

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

50%

Decision date

May 2, 2019

Citation

19134303

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