Anxiety decisions — 2022

The Veteran's left hip and pinky finger disabilities have been granted service connection. The appeal for tinnitus, hyperlipidemia, and residuals of a first finger injury has been dismissed.,The appeals for PTSD, anxiety, depression, bilateral hearing loss, headaches, left knee disability, right knee disability, and right hip disability are pending and will be remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder have been reopened. The acquired psychiatric disorders are found to be related to his service-connected TBI and leg disabilities. His rating for the status post excision, xanthofibroma, left proximal fibula with old ununited proximal fracture with scar has been restored from 10% to 20%. Other issues remain pending.

A 50 percent rating is granted for an anxiety disorder prior to October 24, 2016. Service connection for a headache disorder and lumbar spine disorder is reopened.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The evidence did not support a finding that his current psychiatric condition was related to his military service.

The Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for PTSD with major depressive disorder and anxiety is denied. The Board finds the current rating of 70 percent for PTSD is appropriate, but remands to obtain a new VA examination to assess the severity of his PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for generalized anxiety disorder was granted, with an effective date of June 2, 2010.,The Veteran was also granted TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities and the fact that he has been unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment since 2005.

The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence received after a final decision, and will consider all psychiatric disorders including PTSD related to service. The Veteran's substance abuse disorder is also being evaluated.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition, including PTSD, depression, and/or anxiety. The Veteran needs a VA examination to determine if his conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD is denied. The claims of service connection for a low back disorder, bilateral hearing loss, and an acquired psychiatric disorder are granted.

The Veteran's adjustment disorder with anxiety and depressed mood has been granted a 70 percent rating, effective prior to August 30, 2021.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and an acquired psychiatric condition (claimed as PTSD and anxiety) are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Board has granted service connection for major depressive disorder with psychotic features, generalized anxiety disorder, and somatic symptom disorder with predominant pain. The claim was reopened due to the submission of new evidence relevant to the psychiatric condition.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for a new VA examination to assess the severity of his service-connected adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety, and for completion of a VA Form 21-8940 regarding his unemployment due to this condition. The TDIU claim will also be remanded as it requires development related to the initial rating appeal.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD with depression and anxiety, are not service-connected. The case is being remanded to attempt verification of in-service stressors and for a VA examination.

The Board has determined that there has not been substantial compliance with the prior remand, requiring further remand to correct the error. The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development including scheduling a VA psychiatric examination.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development to clarify the appellant's duty status during active duty for training and to obtain a VA examination regarding her service connection claims for right hip, right leg, and low back disabilities.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for color blindness, a neurological disability manifested by memory loss and headaches, and a psychiatric disorder to include depressive disorder, dysthymia, and generalized anxiety. The evidence did not support finding that these conditions were related to active duty service or any other factor.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a VA examination and review of outstanding records. The Veteran's claims include PTSD, anxiety, and depression, which he contends were caused by bullying and hazing during service.

The Veteran's sleep disorder is not service-connected as it does not meet the criteria for a separate disability. The right tibia fracture residuals are rated at 10% and no higher.,The Veteran's right foot condition and bilateral hips condition are remanded to determine their relationship to her service-connected right leg disability.,The Veteran's lumbar spine condition is also remanded to determine its relationship to her service-connected right leg disability.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, but the Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to determine if her respiratory disability and back, right knee, left knee, psychiatric (anxiety disorder), and skin disabilities are related to her active service.,VA examinations will be scheduled to address these issues.