The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 70 percent for an anxiety disorder, finding that the severity, frequency, and duration of his symptoms more closely approximated those associated with a 70 percent rating.

The deciding factor: The evidence did not demonstrate the level of impairment required for a 100 percent rating, as the Veteran's symptoms were more consistent with a 70 percent rating, resulting in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas but not total social or occupational impairment.

Claimed conditions

anxiety disorder

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

October 30, 2025

Citation

25013530

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