The Veteran's initial rating for GAD was denied as his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating.
The deciding factor: The severity, frequency, and duration of the Veteran's symptoms were found to be less severe than those required for a higher disability rating.
- Claimed conditions
- General Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- February 19, 2026
- Citation
- A26015145
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Veteran's GAD was granted a 100% rating effective August 1, 2023. The appellant is eligible for attorney fees from the past due benefits awarded in this decision.
- Denied
The Board denied the appeals for an earlier effective date for a 70 percent rating for GAD and TDIU, as the evidence did not support a higher rating prior to August 1, 2022.
- Denied
The Veteran's claims for a higher rating for GAD and TDIU were denied as the evidence did not support earlier effective dates.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including GAD, anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and depression, may be related to his service. However, a VA examination is needed to provide an opinion on this matter.
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