Anxiety decisions — 2022

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for OCD, finding that his current disability is at least as likely as not due to symptoms he experienced during active duty.

The Board has dismissed the claim for right sided sciatica and granted reopening of previously denied claims for bilateral knee conditions, tinnitus, and acquired psychiatric disorders. The issues of service connection for a right knee disability, left knee disability, and an acquired psychiatric disorder are remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected heart condition and anxiety disorder prevented him from securing and maintaining substantially gainful employment prior to October 30, 2018.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's claimed acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, GAD, and Depression.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating of her anxiety disorder, low back pain, neck disability, left knee disability, and right knee disability due to potential changes in her condition since the last VA examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is granted based on a verified in-service stressor. The Board found that the Veteran has a current diagnosis of PTSD and resolved all doubts in his favor.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by their authorized representative, and the Board is dismissing the appeals for service connection for depression, anxiety, and erectile dysfunction.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for an addendum opinion regarding whether the Veteran's psychiatric disorder clearly and unmistakably preexisted service.

The Veteran's adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood is rated at 70 percent, the highest available rating. The Board also granted entitlement to a TDIU based on his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional medical guidance to determine the etiology of his claimed psychiatric disorders.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial higher rating for his service-connected depressive disorder with anxiety disorder is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and additional VA clinical records.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities, and an acquired psychiatric disability (including PTSD) are all granted. However, his claim for bilateral hearing loss is denied as he does not have a current disability. His claim for neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities is also denied due to lack of evidence linking it to service. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability is found to be related to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient rationale in a previous medical opinion regarding service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran is granted a TDIU and SMC based on housebound status from April 15, 2015 due to service-connected mental disorders and additional disabilities independently rated at 60% or more.

The Veteran's PTSD and psychiatric disorder are rated at 70 percent prior to May 4, 2020. A TDIU is granted prior to June 8, 2017.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and rating determinations due to new evidence, lack of a nexus opinion, and need for additional examinations. The issues include psychiatric disorders, lumbar spine disorder, bilateral conjunctivitis, hemorrhoids, and hyperparathyroidism.

The Board has remanded the case for a new VA examination to clarify whether the Veteran has additional acquired psychiatric disorders other than PTSD, and to determine if there is a medical nexus between an in-service incurrence and a current diagnosis of an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD.

The Veteran's service connection claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, and Adjustment Disorder with depressed features is granted. The TDIU claim remains pending.

The Board has remanded the case due to issues related to the appellant's character of discharge and his claim for insanity at the time of committing offenses.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence, including outdated medical records and a need for a new VA examination. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered with updated information.