The Veteran's anxiety disorder, previously claimed as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), is rated at a 70 percent since November 15, 2006 to November 3, 2011. The rating reflects occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms from November 15, 2006 to November 3, 2011 met the criteria for a 70 percent rating due to occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.
- Claimed conditions
- Anxiety disorder not otherwise specified (NOS)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- October 2, 2020
- Citation
- 20064294
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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