Anxiety decisions — 2022

The Board previously denied the appeal regarding the severance of service connection for an anxiety disorder not otherwise specified. The case is being remanded due to insufficient evidence and need for a new VA examination.

The Veteran's claims for depression, anxiety disorder, and insomnia are denied as they are considered symptoms of his service-connected PTSD. The Veteran is granted a rating higher than 50 percent for PTSD from January 8, 2016 to November 15, 2016, but the claim for a higher rating since then is denied. A TDIU is also granted.

The Veteran's adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and chronic depressed mood is granted as service connected, with doubt resolved in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for persistent depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, hepatitis C, HIV, abdomen tumor residuals, and vertigo have been granted. The case is remanded for further examination regarding the abdomen tumor and vertigo.

For the period prior to April 24, 2013, the Veteran's PTSD was rated at 50 percent disabling.,For the period from April 24, 2013 to May 20, 2018, the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a TDIU.

The Board has granted the Veteran's petition to reopen his claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, anxiety, and depression. The Board found that the evidence supports a finding that the Veteran's current psychiatric disorders are related to his military service in Vietnam.

The Veteran withdrew her appeal for service connection for major depressive disorder (also claimed as generalized anxiety disorder/general mood disorder due to MST) before the Board could make a decision.

The Board has remanded the cases of bilateral hearing loss and various diagnosed psychiatric disability for further development due to insufficient opinions in the June 2018 remand.

The Veteran's appeal for a TDIU was remanded due to the addition of new evidence and the need for an SSOC. The case will be reconsidered in light of all service-connected disabilities, including hypertension.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for a new medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's psychiatric disorders, including whether they are related to service or an undiagnosed illness.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened and granted.,The Veteran was previously denied service connection, but new evidence has now raised a reasonable possibility of substantiating the claim.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for a new VA examination to reassess the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, as his condition may have worsened since the last evaluation. The rating assigned and effective date remain pending.

The Veteran's claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including as secondary to service-connected disabilities, is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and consideration of additional evidence.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for REM sleep behavior disorder, previously diagnosed as parasomnia NOS, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Major Depressive Disorder due to insufficient medical opinions addressing whether these conditions are separate from or related to the Veteran's PTSD.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been denied. The Board has found that the evidence does not support a finding of service connection for his eye disorder, anxiety, or depression as separate disabilities from PTSD. The back, elbow, and right leg conditions are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's left ear hearing loss is not rated compensably, but he meets the criteria for a TDIU rating due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, anxiety disorder, and depression is reopened. The claim of service connection for vertigo is remanded due to insufficient evidence linking the current symptom to active service.

The Veteran's initial compensable rating for left ear hearing loss is denied.,The Veteran's service connection claim for right ear hearing loss is denied.,The Veteran's claims for a left hip disorder, left foot disorder, left knee disorder, and right knee disorder are remanded.,The Veteran's claims for a back disorder and nerve damage of the legs (sciatica) are remanded.,The Veteran's claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder is remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD due to MST is granted, with an initial evaluation of 50 percent for migraine headaches. The effective date for the award of service connection for a migraine headache disability is denied as there was no prior correspondence or intent to file a claim before June 30, 2017. Service connection for obstructive sleep apnea secondary to PTSD is remanded.