Anxiety decisions — 2023

The Veteran's claims for service connection for Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Overactive Bladder with Voiding Dysfunction were denied as the effective dates cannot be earlier than March 31, 2018, and March 29, 2018 respectively due to the finality of previous denial decisions.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed psychiatric disorders, specifically PTSD and unspecified anxiety disorder. The Veteran is required to undergo a VA psychiatric examination to determine if his current conditions are related to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate opinions and the need for additional records, particularly SSA benefits records.

The Board has granted service connection for anxiety and lumbosacral strain, but has remanded the issue of service connection for migraine headaches due to lack of a nexus opinion.

The Board has remanded the case due to errors in the decision-making process and the need for further development of evidence, including verification of stressors and a VA examination.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial disability rating in excess of 50 percent for her acquired psychiatric disorder, including posttraumatic stress disorder, anxiety, and depression, has been dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal of the appeal.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient examination regarding the Veteran's need for aid and attendance or being housebound based on her service-connected conditions. The Veteran needs further VA examinations to address these issues.

The Board has remanded the case due to issues related to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, due to military sexual trauma. The Veteran's history of homelessness and mental health issues necessitates further development before a VA medical opinion can be obtained.

The Veteran's dementia and acquired psychiatric disorder (anxiety) are granted as service connected. The claim for TDIU is remanded.

The Veteran withdrew their appeal for service connection for anxiety disorder, and the claim is dismissed.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened and are granted. The neck condition, vascular disease of both legs, and PTSD claims were denied due to lack of a link to service.

The Veteran requested to withdraw his appeal regarding service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including anxiety and PTSD. The Board dismissed the appeal as a result.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was denied as there is no current diagnosis of PTSD.,The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable disability rating for bilateral hearing loss was also denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, depressive disorder, and generalized anxiety disorder is remanded due to new evidence received after the July 2017 denial.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including anxiety and depressive disorders, on a secondary basis to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's generalized anxiety disorder is currently rated at 30 percent, and the Board finds no basis to grant a higher rating.,For his left wrist residuals, the Veteran is already in receipt of the maximum available rating based on limitation of motion (10%). For right wrist residuals, he also has the maximum available rating for limitation of motion (10%).,The Veteran's claim for service connection for collapsed vocal cord remains pending as there are no findings or evidence to support a direct relationship with his service-connected obstructive sleep apnea.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and anxiety disorders, finding that he does not have these conditions. The appeal was based on a direct relationship to his active duty service.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of medical records and for obtaining a medical opinion regarding the cause of death.

The Board has remanded the claims for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's cervical spine disability and acquired psychiatric disabilities are related to service. The original opinions were inadequate as they did not consider the Veteran's lay statements regarding his in-service experiences.

The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence being added to the record, and the Veteran is requesting that it be reconsidered.