Anxiety decisions — 2022

The Veteran's opioid dependence is granted as secondary to his service-connected umbilical hernia. The claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than opioid dependence, including anxiety, is remanded.

The Board has remanded the case to determine if the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including anxiety disorder and major depressive disorder, is service-connected on a direct basis (incurred during service or as a result of his service).

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to the need for additional examinations and medical opinions regarding her low back, left knee, psychiatric, chemical exposure, skin cancer, genitourinary, hypothyroidism, and muscle damage disabilities. The appeals will be further evaluated based on the results of these examinations.

The Veteran's appeals to reopen his anxiety claim and for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss have been dismissed.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination. The issues include PTSD, anxiety, depression, insomnia; a right knee disability secondary to the left knee; and increased ratings for the right shoulder and left knee.

The Board has determined that an earlier effective date for service connection of GAD prior to September 24, 2008 is not warranted. The case is being remanded for further development regarding the Veteran's TDIU claim and his increased rating for GAD.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including anxiety and depression, is due to his military service. Service connection for this condition is granted.

The Board dismissed all the claims as they are related to a deceased Veteran.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as he withdrew his appeal for service connection of various conditions, including PTSD and anxiety disorder.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his left knee condition is being remanded due to the need for further examination.,The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his lumbar spine condition is also being remanded due to the need for further examination.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development and consideration, including obtaining additional medical records from prior to the Veteran's second period of service in 2006. The focus is on determining if the Veteran's preexisting psychiatric condition was aggravated by his service.

The Board denied service connection for acquired psychiatric disorders, Parkinson's disease, diabetes mellitus, and lower extremity neuropathies due to herbicide exposure. The claims were remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claims for right and left hamstring disabilities, anxiety disorder, sleep apnea, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are being remanded due to the need for further development.,A VA examination is required for the Veteran's claimed sleep apnea.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, trauma-related anxiety, and depression. The diagnoses are related to a verified in-service stressor.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and for a higher rating for his lumbar spine disability due to insufficient evidence regarding their etiology and severity.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection have been withdrawn. The Board has granted a higher rating for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities after January 13, 2021.

The Veteran's anxiety disorder and PTSD have been granted a 100 percent disability rating, effective as of the date of decision. The reduction in his deviated septum and allergic rhinitis rating from 10 to noncompensable was not proper, and he is now rated at 10 percent for those conditions.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for a 100 percent evaluation for panic disorder/agoraphobia with mixed anxiety and depressed mood was denied.,The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the award of basic eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 35 was also denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient medical evidence and need for additional examinations. The issues include an acquired psychiatric disorder, plantar fasciitis, and obstructive sleep apnea.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, depression, anxiety, and adjustment disorder, finding that there is no evidence to support a current diagnosis of these conditions related to his military service.