The Veteran's unspecified anxiety disorder with depressed mood has been granted a 70 percent rating, and his TDIU claim has also been granted, both effective from November 9, 2018.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas due to the Veteran's symptoms of anxiety, chronic sleep impairment, neglect of personal hygiene, panic attacks, impulsivity, difficulty adapting to stressful circumstances, irritability, and suspiciousness.
- Claimed conditions
- unspecified anxiety disorder with depressed mood
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- May 14, 2025
- Citation
- A25043289
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
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