The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection and a higher initial evaluation for his panic disorder and unspecified anxiety disorder have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a rating in excess of 30 percent, as the symptoms described were consistent with a 30 percent disability rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's psychiatric symptoms most closely approximated those associated with a 30 percent disability rating for panic disorder and unspecified anxiety disorder, which included occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform occupational tasks due to his anxiety and panic attacks.
- Claimed conditions
- Panic Disorder, Unspecified Anxiety Disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- August 8, 2024
- Citation
- A24045000
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Dismissed
The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, Major Depression, and Panic Disorder due to his withdrawal of these issues prior to a decision being made.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, panic disorder, major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and ADHD, finding that these conditions had onset during his military service.
- Granted
The Veteran's panic disorder, which is service-connected and not related to any exposure basis or presumption, has been granted an initial disability rating of 50 percent effective February 4, 2020. The symptoms include depression, anxiety, and disturbances in motivation and mood.
- Granted
Service connection for PTSD is granted. The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for unspecified anxiety disorder is remanded.
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