Anxiety decisions — 2023

The Veteran's major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder have been granted a 100% disability rating from November 20, 2012 to July 11, 2021. The effective date for Dependents' Education Assistance (DEA) is also set at November 20, 2012.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral hip disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and lower back disorder have been denied as there is no evidence of a current disability or a relationship to service.,Service connection cannot be established for these conditions due to the lack of in-service injury, disease, or continuity of symptomatology.

The Veteran's service-connected intermittent explosive disorder and unspecified anxiety disorder are rated at 70% from October 15, 2013. A total disability rating due to individual unemployability (TDIU) is granted effective October 15, 2013.

The Board has denied service connection for hepatitis C, thoracolumbar spine disorder, left and right lower extremity sciatica, and a psychiatric disorder. The case is being remanded to obtain a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's current psychiatric condition is related to his military service.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a psychiatric examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected psychiatric disability.

The Veteran wishes to withdraw his appeal for bilateral hearing loss. The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for acquired psychiatric disorder and memory loss due to insufficient medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for left leg, right leg, and left foot disabilities due to insufficient evidence. The Veteran's sleep apnea and diabetes mellitus, type II, are denied as not related to his military service. Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is also denied. The VA will schedule examinations to assess the current status of the Veteran's claimed disabilities.

The Board has granted the Veteran's petition to reopen her service connection claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including depression, anxiety, mood disorder, panic disorder, and bipolar disorder as secondary to service-connected halitosis. The decision also grants service connection for these conditions on a secondary basis due to aggravation by the service-connected condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to issues with verifying the Veteran's in-service stressors and for a VA examination to determine the nature and likely etiology of his psychiatric disorders.

The Veteran's service-connected autoimmune disorder to include rheumatoid arthritis has resulted in the need for aid and attendance of another, as evidenced by his inability to perform daily activities independently due to joint pain, swelling, and weakness. He requires assistance with bathing, grooming, and keeping himself clean and presentable.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for a psychiatric disability and erectile dysfunction due to potential conflicts in diagnoses and need for further examination.

The Veteran's service-connected degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine, obstructive sleep apnea, and acquired psychiatric disorder have been granted initial disability ratings.,PTSD was denied as there is no current diagnosis.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for anxiety, finding that he does not have a current diagnosis of anxiety and thus cannot establish a link between his military service and this condition.

The Board has remanded the claim due to a duty-to-assist error where the Veteran was not afforded a VA examination to determine if his acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, is related to service. The issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability will be reconsidered.

The Veteran's service-connected adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood is granted a 70 percent evaluation, effective from March 31, 2016 to June 29, 2023. Service connection for carpal tunnel syndrome is remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development and examination.,The Veteran is seeking service connection for various conditions, including a lumbar disorder, dental disorders, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, an acquired psychiatric disorder (including depression, insomnia, and anxiety), headaches, and dry eye syndrome.

The Board has reopened the previously denied claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including Major Depressive Disorder and Generalized Anxiety Disorder. The case is remanded to determine if these conditions are related to service.

The Veteran's TBI with anxiety disorder, MDD, and unspecified personality disorder is currently rated at 70 percent. The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for a back disorder and vertigo due to insufficient evidence. A TDIU prior to September 29, 2012, remains on appeal.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment prior to February 1, 2020. Effective February 1, 2020, his service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to do so.

The Veteran's service-connected anxiety disorder and depressive disorder did not result in the need for aid and attendance or housebound status, as his disabilities were primarily due to non-service-connected conditions.