The Board denied an increased rating in excess of 70 percent for generalized anxiety disorder and major depressive disorder with anxious distress, finding the severity, frequency, and duration of the Veteran's symptoms more closely approximated a 70 percent rating.

The deciding factor: The evidence did not demonstrate the level of impairment required for a 100 percent disability rating, as the Veteran's symptoms were more closely aligned with those associated with a 70 percent rating.

Claimed conditions

Generalized anxiety disorder, Major depressive disorder with anxious distress

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

70%

Decision date

October 30, 2025

Citation

A25094227

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