Secondary Condition Claim · VASRD 9400
Generalized Anxiety Disorder Secondary to Thyroiditis
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 Thyroiditis.
Why Generalized Anxiety Disorder Is Linked to Thyroiditis
Hormonal changes affect mood
Primary condition · VASRD 7906
Thyroiditis
Thyroiditis is inflammation of the thyroid gland. It is rated on the thyroid state it produces: an overactive phase is evaluated as hyperthyroidism (DC 7900) and an underactive phase as hypothyroidism (DC 7903), while a euthyroid gland is rated 0 percent under DC 7906.
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 Thyroiditis — 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. |
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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 Thyroiditis
- Can Generalized Anxiety Disorder be service-connected as secondary to Thyroiditis?
- 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 changes affect mood You'll need a current Generalized Anxiety Disorder diagnosis and a medical nexus opinion linking it to your service-connected Thyroidi…
- 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 Thyroiditis.
- What evidence do I need to service-connect Generalized Anxiety Disorder as secondary to Thyroiditis?
- 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…
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