The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for anxiety disorder unspecified was denied as there is no evidence of a prior claim within one year of discharge.,An initial rating in excess of 70 percent for anxiety disorder unspecified was denied due to the absence of total occupational and social impairment.,A rating in excess of 50 percent for headaches associated with hypertension was denied as the Veteran's symptoms do not meet the criteria for a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The effective date claim is based on the date entitlement arose, which is May 30, 2019. The earliest claim of record was in March 2014, but it did not include anxiety disorder unspecified.,Total occupational and social impairment has not been demonstrated by the evidence provided. While the Veteran experiences significant symptoms, he maintains some ability to function independently and maintain relationships.,The Veteran's headaches are rated under DC 8100 for migraines, which requires very frequent, completely prostrating and prolonged attacks productive of severe economic inadaptability. The Veteran's symptoms meet this criterion.
- Claimed conditions
- Anxiety Disorder Unspecified, Headaches associated with hypertension
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 9, 2022
- Citation
- A22025014
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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