Anxiety decisions — 2021

The Veteran's TDIU claim was denied as he did not meet the schedular criteria for TDIU prior to November 19, 2010. The Board found that his service-connected disabilities did not render him unemployable.

The Board is remanding the case due to incomplete adjudication of whether new and material evidence has been submitted for PTSD, which is inextricably intertwined with the claim for a higher rating for anxiety disorder.

The Board has granted service connection for sinusitis but has remanded the issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, to include PTSD and generalized anxiety disorder.

The Board has restored the Veteran's service connection for PTSD, finding that the original grant was not clearly and unmistakably erroneous.

The Veteran's service-connected painful scars, bilateral inguinal hernia repair residuals have been granted an increased rating to 10 percent effective September 14, 2011.,The Veteran’s initial evaluation for anxiety disorder prior to January 2, 2019 remains remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's psychiatric disorders preexisted service and were aggravated by it. The Veteran is asked to provide records from a behavioral health facility and undergo an examination to clarify these issues.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for major depression with anxiety and stress was granted, but the effective dates were corrected. The appellant is not entitled to fees as no NOD had been filed.

The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation in excess of 50 percent for his acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, anxiety, and depression, is being remanded due to the need for updated VA records from the Brick VA clinic and a Vet Center appointment.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the TDIU is dismissed. The Board has also granted a 50 percent disability rating for his service-connected mood disorder, but only prior to September 21, 2020.

The Veteran's appeal was denied as his anxiety disorder did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 50 percent, and there is no evidence to support service connection for his back condition.

The Veteran's service-connected neurofibromatosis is found to have caused his hypertension, brain tumor, and insomnia. Service connection for these conditions is granted. The Veteran is also awarded a higher disability rating of 50 percent for his insomnia.

The Board has remanded the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than personality disorder, to include anxiety disorder and depressive disorder. The Veteran's personality disorder is not considered a disability for VA purposes, but his non-personality disorder mental health problems may be related to service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient development and notification, including a lack of adequate attempts to locate the Veteran. The Veteran's service connection claim for an acquired psychiatric disability is being returned for further action.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders. The case needs further development, including a new VA examination.

The Board has granted service connection for lumbosacral strain, left knee disability manifested by pain, right knee strain, and adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety, depressed mood and sleep disturbance. The decision is based on the Veteran's credible testimony regarding his in-service experiences and ongoing symptoms.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including anxiety with major depressive disorder and PTSD, due to military sexual trauma during active duty.

The Veteran's shin splints and psychiatric disorders, including adjustment disorder with anxiety, bipolar disorder, anxiety, and personality disorder, are being remanded for further development to determine their etiology.

The Board has remanded several issues for additional development, including service connection claims and rating determinations. The Veteran's left eye disorder is denied as not related to service or a current disability. Other issues such as eczema, respiratory disorders, psychiatric conditions, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and right knee disorders are also remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection and TDIU due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the relationship between the Veteran's psychiatric disorders and his active duty service.

The Veteran seeks an earlier effective date for the award of a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to PTSD and anxiety disorder. The Board has determined that the schedular criteria were not met prior to June 14, 2017, but there is sufficient evidence to show he was unable to work due to his service-connected disabilities.