Secondary Condition Claim · VASRD 9400
Generalized Anxiety Disorder Secondary to Benign Neoplasms of Endocrine System
A condition caused or aggravated by an already service-connected disability can be granted its own service connection as a secondary condition under 38 CFR § 3.310. Here's how that works for Generalized Anxiety Disorder when it develops after Benign Neoplasms of Endocrine System.
Why Generalized Anxiety Disorder Is Linked to Benign Neoplasms of Endocrine System
Hormonal impact on mood
Primary condition · VASRD 7915
Benign Neoplasms of Endocrine System
DC 7915 covers a benign — non-cancerous — neoplasm in any specified part of the endocrine system. The code states no percentages of its own; its whole entry is the instruction "Rate as residuals of endocrine dysfunction." So the evaluation comes from the endocrine dysfunction the growth leaves behind, not from the tumor's size or from the fact that it is benign. Where a neoplasm of the same system is malignant, the code is DC 7914 instead, which carries its own 100 percent evaluation.
Secondary condition · VASRD 9400
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
GAD is a mental health condition marked by persistent, excessive worry about daily activities.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder VA Rating Tiers
The VA rates Generalized Anxiety Disorder the same way whether it's claimed directly or as secondary to Benign Neoplasms of Endocrine System — severity of Generalized Anxiety Disorder itself determines the percentage.
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 100% | You can't work or maintain relationships due to extreme anxiety symptoms. |
| 70% | Severe anxiety that disrupts your work and social life. |
| 50% | Frequent anxiety that affects your job and motivation. |
| 30% | Mild anxiety that causes some issues at work or home. |
| 10% | Anxiety that's under control or only shows up under pressure. |
Example combined rating
30% Benign Neoplasms of Endocrine System + 50% Generalized Anxiety Disorder = 65%
The VA combines ratings with Table I of 38 CFR 4.25, not simple addition — 30% and 50% combine to 65%, not 80%. These figures are illustrative; your actual rating for each condition depends on your own evaluation.
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Evidence for a Generalized Anxiety Disorder Secondary Claim
- •DSM-5 diagnosis from VA or private psychiatrist
- •VA C&P exam with documentation of impairment
- •Personal statement outlining impact on life
- •Therapy or medication records
Common questions about Generalized Anxiety Disorder secondary to Benign Neoplasms of Endocrine System
- Can Generalized Anxiety Disorder be service-connected as secondary to Benign Neoplasms of Endocrine System?
- Yes. Under 38 CFR § 3.310, a condition that is caused or aggravated by an already service-connected disability can be granted secondary service connection. Hormonal impact on mood You'll need a current Generalized Anxiety Disorder diagnosis and a medical nexus opinion linking it to your service-connected Benign Neopla…
- What VA rating can I get for Generalized Anxiety Disorder as a secondary condition?
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder is rated under VASRD diagnostic code 9400 using the same criteria whether it's a direct or secondary claim: possible ratings are 100%, 70%, 50%, 30%, 10%. The rating depends on the severity of Generalized Anxiety Disorder itself, not on the severity of Benign Neoplasms of Endocrine System.
- How does a secondary Generalized Anxiety Disorder claim affect my combined VA rating?
- The VA doesn't add ratings together. Using the official combined-ratings formula (38 CFR 4.25): a 30% rating for Benign Neoplasms of Endocrine System combined with a 50% rating for Generalized Anxiety Disorder (example figures) produces a combined rating of 65%, not 80%. Approving Generalized Anxiety Disorder as secon…
- What evidence do I need to service-connect Generalized Anxiety Disorder as secondary to Benign Neoplasms of Endocrine System?
- Strong evidence for the underlying Generalized Anxiety Disorder diagnosis includes: DSM-5 diagnosis from VA or private psychiatrist; VA C&P exam with documentation of impairment; Personal statement outlining impact on life; Therapy or medication records. For the secondary link itself, a nexus letter from a treating pr…
Primary condition
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Secondary condition
Full Generalized Anxiety Disorder guide
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