Anxiety decisions — 2022

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for anxiety disorder and PTSD, as a progression of anxiety disorder with TBI, were denied. The Board found that the symptoms did not warrant a rating higher than 30 percent for anxiety disorder prior to July 9, 2019, and a rating higher than 70 percent thereafter.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service-connected.,Additional records are needed to determine the nature and etiology of bilateral hearing loss, back condition, sciatica condition, left hip condition, and acquired psychiatric condition (anxiety and depression).,VA examinations are required for a comprehensive evaluation of the Veteran's claims.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that there is no competent evidence of a currently diagnosed condition related to his military service or superimposed on his personality disorder.

The Board has granted service connection for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Unspecified Anxiety Disorder, both of which are related to the Veteran's fear of hostile military or terrorist activity during his service in Kuwait.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including fibromyalgia, PTSD, migraines, bilateral shoulder impingement syndrome, coccydynia, and rhomboid muscle strain with bilateral trapezius muscle strain, have rendered her unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment. The decision grants a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Veteran's current psychiatric disorder, specifically generalized anxiety disorder with depression, is found to be related to her military service and has been granted service connection.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to incomplete records and the need for new examinations.

The Board has denied service connection for a psychiatric disability and a low back disability, finding that the evidence does not support a link between these conditions and active duty service.

The Board has determined that the reduction in ratings for Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma from 100% to 0%, and Adjustment Disorder with Mixed Anxiety and Depressed Mood from 70% to 50%, effective January 1, 2019, was not proper due to failure to apply the provisions of 38 C.F.R. § 3.344.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including panic disorder with agoraphobia and anxiety, is granted as secondary to his service-connected condition of alcohol use.

The Board has remanded the claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include anxiety and PTSD, as well as increased rating claims for other service-connected conditions.

The Board has found that the Veteran's injuries during a fight in service were not due to willful misconduct, and thus he is eligible for VA compensation. The case is being remanded to obtain additional medical records and to schedule the Veteran for appropriate VA examinations to determine if his current disabilities are related to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate reasons and bases for its decision, specifically regarding the impacts of the Veteran's reported auditory and visual hallucinations and suicidal ideation on her functioning over the claim period.

The Veteran's right frontal meningioma and related issues are remanded for further examination and opinion. Service connection is granted for the meningioma, but the psychiatric disorder and esophageal conditions remain in dispute.

The Veteran's depressive disorder with anxiety has been granted a 70 percent disability evaluation effective April 28, 2008. The appeal is granted for this period.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for allergic rhinitis, bronchitis, asthma, pes planus, and an acquired psychiatric disorder are denied. The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for left knee disability remain on appeal.

The Veteran's initial claim for a higher rating for adjustment disorder with anxiety and insomnia disorder was denied. A 30% disability rating is granted since December 18, 2014.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete medical records and insufficient evidence. The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including substance abuse, anxiety, and depression, is being reviewed with additional information from his treatment records.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected conditions, specifically his left knee condition and generalized anxiety disorder, preclude him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD due to military sexual trauma (MST), finding no evidence of a diagnosed condition during or shortly after service and insufficient evidence linking current symptoms to service.