Anxiety decisions — 2023

The Board has remanded the case due to a failure to provide a VA examination, and the Veteran's claim for service connection for anxiety (also claimed as insomnia, memory loss, and substance abuse) is being reviewed.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, anxiety, and insomnia are being remanded due to notification errors and the need for additional medical examination.

The Veteran's appeals for PTSD/adjustment disorder, depression and anxiety have been dismissed as the Veteran requested withdrawal of all pending appeals prior to the promulgation of a decision.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as secondary to his service-connected coronary artery disease (CAD), anxiety disorder, and PTSD. The issues are also related to an initial compensable rating for OSA.

The Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for his service-connected Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder with Generalized Anxiety Disorder, rated at 70 percent since September 19, 2019, has been dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal of the claim.

The Board has dismissed all issues related to the veteran's claims for various conditions as they are not eligible due to the death of the appellant.

The Board has granted service connection for low back disability and GAD with insomnia, finding that the Veteran's symptoms began during active service. The initial rating of 10 percent for migraine disorder is also granted.,The Veteran's claims are supported by her credible statements and medical evidence showing a continuity of symptomatology since service.

The Veteran's appeals for higher initial disability ratings in several conditions have been dismissed as the Veteran has withdrawn all his pending appeals.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, depression, and anxiety, has been reopened. Service connection is granted for tinnitus and RLE radiculopathy effective May 25, 2016. The claims for right-hand, left-hand disabilities, and bilateral hand conditions are remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to new and material evidence having been presented, but the appeal is not granted as the claim remains pending. The issues of service connection for depression, an acquired psychiatric disorder (including panic disorder, major depressive disorder and anxiety disorder), tinnitus, left hallux valgus, and right shin splints are remanded.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to address the Veteran's claims for service connection, including obtaining addendum VA medical opinions and reviewing all relevant records.

The Veteran's anxiety disorder is rated at 70 percent, and he is granted a TDIU based on his service-connected anxiety disorder.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are remanded due to the need for additional examinations and opinions regarding her conditions.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for anxiety disorder and depression, claimed as PTSD. The evidence received since the last final denial supports a finding that these conditions are related to military service at Camp Lejeune.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and Adjustment Disorder with Mixed Anxiety and Depressed Mood, finding that there was no credible evidence to support the claimed in-service stressors.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is denied as his service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a back disability has been reopened and remanded.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and respiratory disorder have also been reopened and remanded.

The Veteran's petition to reopen his previously denied claim for entitlement to service connection for a neck disability was denied. The issues of higher ratings for diabetes mellitus, type I; unspecified anxiety disorder; and lumbosacral spine intervertebral disc syndrome and degenerative disc disease were remanded. The issue of TDIU was also remanded.

The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation at the housebound rate due to his service-connected psychiatric disability and multiple other disabilities rated at least 60 percent combined.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and effective dates have been dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal of these claims.