The Board denied an evaluation in excess of 50 percent for generalized anxiety disorder with TBI, as the Veteran's symptoms did not more closely approximate occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms were found to be most appropriately contemplated by a 50 percent schedular rating, and his disability picture as a whole does not reflect impairment severe enough to warrant a higher evaluation.

Claimed conditions

Generalized anxiety disorder with traumatic brain injury (TBI)

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

50%

Decision date

October 9, 2025

Citation

A25087542

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