Anxiety decisions — 2022

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including depression and anxiety, is reopened. The case is remanded to obtain additional medical records and provide a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any diagnosed conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for anxiety disorder was reopened and granted. The claims for carpal tunnel syndrome of the left wrist, right wrist, arthritis of the entire body, tinnitus, and hypertension were all denied.,A new VA examination is needed to determine if the Veteran's hearing loss condition is related to her military service.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further development and clarification of diagnoses, etiology, and service connection determinations.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and/or depression, as there was no evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for clarification regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected disabilities require regular aid and attendance or housebound status. A new VA examination is needed to determine this.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, generalized anxiety disorder, and unspecified depressive disorder is denied. The claim for bilateral hip osteoarthritis (also claimed as steel pelvis) is remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and erectile dysfunction, but denied a rating in excess of 20 percent from October 15, 2014, for lumbar spine disability. The TDIU claim is remanded.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms more closely approximated occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas warranting a 70 percent rating as of April 24, 2012. The severity, frequency, and duration of the Veteran's PTSD symptoms did not more closely approximate total occupational and social impairment warranting a 100 percent rating during any period on appeal.

The Board has granted service connection for persistent depressive disorder, finding that the Veteran's symptoms are related to his military service. The claim was reopened due to new and material evidence submitted since the previous denial.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, kidney and urinary tract pain, and joint and muscle pain due to conflicting opinions and lack of adequate VA examinations.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for acquired psychiatric disorders, including other specified schizophrenia and psychotic disorder, as his major depressive disorder with unspecified anxiety already covers these conditions. The maximum rating of 100% has been granted for the service-connected major depressive disorder.

The Veteran's claims for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss and service connection for an anxiety disorder are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and medical opinions.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for a VA psychiatric examination to determine if the Veteran's anxiety and depression are related to service. The examiner will assess any diagnosed psychiatric disorders, including their onset in service or relation to service.

The Veteran's initial claim for a higher rating for TBI prior to January 5, 2022 was denied. From January 5, 2022 onwards, his PTSD and GAD with residuals of a TBI were rated at 70 percent. The appeal for TDIU was withdrawn.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU are being remanded due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the relationship between his service-connected TBI and his claimed psychiatric disorders.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for various conditions have been dismissed. The appeal seeking to reopen the claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder has been granted and remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including anxiety and depression, is related to his military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, anxiety disorder, and OCPD features, finding that there is no evidence of an in-service injury or disease related to these conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's claimed psychiatric conditions, including PTSD, GAD, and unspecified depressive disorder. The Veteran is required to undergo a new VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any diagnosed acquired psychiatric disorders.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition other than PTSD and total disability rating based upon individual unemployability (TDIU) due to incomplete medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's diagnosed conditions.