Anxiety decisions — 2022

Coronary artery disease has been granted service connection effective December 30, 2015.,Service connection for depression and anxiety has been granted.

The Board found that a higher initial 50 percent rating is warranted for generalized anxiety disorder prior to September 28, 2020. The claim of entitlement to TDIU was remanded.

The Board has remanded the case for further development regarding the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of depressive disorder and anxiety disorder. The Veteran is seeking a determination on whether her claims should be granted prior to September 11, 2012.

The Veteran's service-connected generalized anxiety disorder is granted a 100 percent rating for the entire appeal period, as it causes total social and occupational impairment.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's anxiety disorder, finding that it is at least as likely as not related to an in-service motor vehicle accident. The decision resolves reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and adjudication, including consideration of whether the March 1971 rating decision denying service connection for a nervous condition should be reversed on grounds of clear and unmistakable error (CUE).

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, anxiety, depression, and adjustment disorder due to insufficient evidence regarding the relationship between his service and these conditions. A new VA examination is needed.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a TDIU prior to December 2, 2013 on an extraschedular basis due to insufficient evidence showing that his service-connected disabilities prevented him from securing and following substantially gainful employment.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and the claim for a TDIU from July 15, 2014 to June 10, 2015. The Veteran's PTSD with anxiety, depression, and a sleep disorder rated at least 70 percent combined with his migraine headaches rated 30 percent made him eligible for a TDIU effective June 10, 2015.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient opinions provided by VA examiners regarding the Veteran's psychiatric conditions and Gulf War Syndrome. The claims will be reviewed again with additional examination.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and substance abuse, finding that his current conditions are more likely related to substance abuse rather than service.

The Board has dismissed all service connection claims for various conditions including anxiety disorder, chronic fatigue syndrome, chronic kidney disease, sleep disorder, and head injuries.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and remanded the issues of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (specifically, unspecified anxiety disorder) and TDIU. The case is being returned to VA for further development.

The Veteran's anxiety disorder is related to active service and the claim for service connection is granted. The issues of bilateral pes planus, left knee disability, right knee disability, back disability, erectile dysfunction, and headache disorder are remanded for additional development.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depression, and anxiety, finding that the Veteran's current diagnoses are etiologically related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient medical opinions and outstanding VA treatment records. The issues include right shoulder, right ankle, left ankle, neck, and acquired psychiatric disorders.

The Board has granted a TDIU on an extraschedular basis from May 8, 2009 to March 20, 2013 and from May 1, 2014 due to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for a VA examination and additional medical records, as well as corroboration of an in-service stressor.

The Veteran's appeal for an effective date prior to January 16, 2018, for the award of service connection for a psychiatric disorder and a 30 percent rating for asthma was denied. The Board found that there was no factually ascertainable worsening in the severity of his asthma during the one-year period prior to January 16, 2018.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate opinions regarding service connection for PTSD and anxiety disorder, as well as a need for an opinion on secondary service connection.