The Board denied an initial evaluation in excess of 50 percent for generalized anxiety disorder and denied an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for chronic sinusitis prior to July 10, 2024, and in excess of 30 percent thereafter.

The deciding factor: The evidence did not show occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas or total occupational and social impairment as required by the rating criteria for higher evaluations.

Claimed conditions

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Chronic Sinusitis

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

November 20, 2025

Citation

A25100927

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