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The Board granted service connection for generalized anxiety disorder, determining that the condition began during active service.

The deciding factor: The evidence demonstrated a current diagnosis of GAD, in-service events related to mental health, and a nexus between the current disability and service.

Claimed conditions
generalized anxiety disorder
How they argued it
Direct service connection
Exposure basis
None
Rating assigned
None in this decision
Decision date
January 21, 2025
Citation
25000703

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