Anxiety decisions — 2022

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, a sleep condition, and a heart condition are being remanded. The claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD, depression, and anxiety) is also being remanded.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for hearing loss and TDIU are being remanded.,,,,

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on statutory housebound status was denied as he did not meet the requirements of having a single service-connected disability rated at 100 percent and additional disabilities independently ratable at 60 percent or more, which would qualify him for SMC under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(s).

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for hypertension has been dismissed. The Board also remanded the issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, MDD, and anxiety disorder.

The Board has remanded the claims for additional development, including obtaining VA and non-VA treatment records, as well as medical opinions regarding the Veteran's current conditions. The service connection claims are not currently decided on their merits.

The Board has remanded the case due to inconsistencies in the Veteran's reported treatment history and need for additional evidence, including clinical records from a therapist who treated him since 1988. The claim will be further developed to determine if there is sufficient corroborating evidence of the claimed stressor.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities alone do not make her permanently bedridden, substantially confined to her home or premises, or unable to care for her daily needs without requiring the regular aid and attendance of another person. Therefore, she is denied special monthly compensation based on need for aid and attendance of another person or being housebound.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for bilateral hearing loss and service connection for acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, depression, anxiety, and sleep apnea are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions and records.

The Veteran's adjustment disorder with anxiety and depressed mood associated with prostate cancer was denied an evaluation in excess of 30 percent from April 14, 2016 to February 13, 2020. The issue of a rating in excess of 50 percent for the same condition from February 14, 2020 is also denied.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the submission of new evidence. The issues on appeal include service connection for various conditions, with some cases involving exposure to herbicide or mustard gas and others requiring consideration of pre-existing conditions.

The Veteran's claim for PTSD was granted with an effective date of July 9, 2012. The appeal for a higher rating is remanded.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a kidney disability was denied. The Board also remanded several other issues, including increased ratings and TDIU.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a left shoulder disorder and an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD, major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder) due to new evidence received during the appeal process. The claims are being reviewed on their merits.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hives is granted. The claims for right shoulder condition and anxiety disorder are remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed PTSD and other psychiatric conditions. The VA is instructed to obtain additional medical records, schedule an examination, and provide a nexus opinion.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically anxiety disorder, finding that there was no evidence to support a nexus between his current symptoms and his military service. The Board also denied the Veteran's claim for TDIU as he did not have any service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's insomnia is granted a 30 percent disability rating. Service connection for anxiety disorder and depressive disorder (claimed as depression) are denied. The Board finds the case REMANDED for further examination to determine if OSA and bilateral lower extremity PN are related to military service.

The Board has granted a 100% disability rating for generalized anxiety disorder effective May 17, 2010. The severity, frequency, and duration of the Veteran's symptoms more nearly approximated total occupational and social impairment.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to determine the etiology of the Veteran's bilateral knee disabilities, acquired psychiatric disability, migraines, and sinusitis. The claims are being remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claim to reopen a service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability is granted. The Board also remanded the issue of determining if any of her acquired psychiatric disabilities are related to her service.