The Board denied an initial disability rating in excess of 30 percent for Unspecified Anxiety Disorder as the Veteran's symptoms did not more closely approximate occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.
The deciding factor: The severity, frequency, and duration of the Veteran's anxiety disorder symptoms were found to be less severe than those required for a higher rating, aligning more closely with the criteria for a 30 percent rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Unspecified Anxiety Disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 13, 2025
- Citation
- A25023710
What this means for you
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What you can do next
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