The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The rating for unspecified anxiety disorder prior to January 14, 2022 was denied as the symptoms did not warrant a higher rating.,The rating for unspecified anxiety disorder since January 14, 2022 was also denied due to lack of evidence showing moderate incomplete paralysis or other symptomatology that would warrant an increased rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's psychiatric disability manifested with symptoms such as depressed mood, anxiety, and chronic sleep impairment. However, these symptoms did not result in reduced reliability and productivity sufficient for a higher rating.,For the period since January 14, 2022, the Veteran's psychiatric disability was rated at 70 percent based on symptoms including depression, anxiety, suspiciousness, panic attacks weekly or less often, chronic sleep impairment, mild memory loss, flattened affect, impaired judgment, disturbances of motivation or mood, difficulty in establishing and maintaining effective work and social relationships, difficulty in adapting to stressful circumstances, and impaired impulse control. However, these symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating as they were not severe enough to result in total occupational and social impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- Unspecified Anxiety Disorder, Left CTS (Carpal Tunnel Syndrome), Tinnitus, Sleep Disturbance Disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 8, 2022
- Citation
- 22062468
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