The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for anxiety disorder, NOS was denied as it is not factually ascertainable that his condition warranted a 30 percent disability rating prior to March 28, 2014.
The deciding factor: There is no evidence of more severe mental health symptoms between October 23, 2013 and March 28, 2014, the date of his last treatment record showing a decline in symptoms.
- Claimed conditions
- Anxiety Disorder, NOS
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- February 10, 2020
- Citation
- 20010855
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- Remanded (sent back)
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