The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for unspecified anxiety disorder was denied. The Board found that the Veteran's symptoms did not warrant a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic code.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms, while present, did not meet the criteria for a higher rating as his impairment did not result in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas (such as work, school, family relations, judgment, thinking, or mood).
- Claimed conditions
- Unspecified Anxiety Disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- January 16, 2026
- Citation
- A26004473
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What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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