The Board denied a rating in excess of 50 percent for the Veteran's Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) as the evidence did not support occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, which is required for a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's GAD symptoms were characterized as causing only reduced reliability and productivity, consistent with a 50 percent rating, and there was no evidence of suicidal ideation, near-continuous panic or depression, impaired impulse control, spatial disorientation, neglect of personal appearance and hygiene, or difficulty in adapting to stressful circumstances that would warrant a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- December 5, 2025
- Citation
- A25104943
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