The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for a 50% rating for unspecified anxiety disorder was granted, with the effective date set at July 30, 2018. The Board found that the evidence was in approximate balance as to whether the Veteran's UAD manifested symptoms more nearly approximating occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity on July 30, 2018.
The deciding factor: The Board determined that the Veteran's symptoms of difficulty establishing and maintaining effective social relationships first manifested on July 30, 2018, which was considered to be more nearly approximating occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.
- Claimed conditions
- Unspecified anxiety disorder (UAD)
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- November 22, 2024
- Citation
- A24077690
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