Anxiety decisions — 2024

The Veteran's migraines and major depressive disorder with generalized anxiety disorder were granted service connection, but an initial rating greater than 30 percent for migraines was denied. A compensable rating (greater than zero percent) for bilateral hearing loss was also denied.

The Veteran's service connection for other specified depressive disorder with associated anxiety and obstructive sleep apnea have been granted, with effective dates set at February 1, 1995.

The Veteran is granted a TDIU effective May 24, 2015, based on her service-connected adjustment disorder with anxiety and other disabilities. The effective date for the TDIU was changed to March 2018 when she received a 70% rating.

The Veteran's generalized anxiety disorder is related to service, and the claim for this condition has been granted.,The Veteran's left knee pain is related to her service-connected left foot disability, and the claim for this condition has been granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities render her in need of regular aid and attendance due to her inability to perform daily activities such as bathing, dressing, preparing meals, and getting into and out of bed.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeal due to his withdrawal of all issues on appeal.

The Board has found a duty to assist error due to inadequate opinions regarding the Veteran's acquired psychiatric condition, including as secondary to service-connected tinnitus. The case is remanded for further examination and opinion.

The appellant has withdrawn his appeals for service connection of anxiety condition and major depression. The Board dismissed the appeal due to withdrawal.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, a rating in excess of 50 percent for unspecified anxiety disorder, and compensable ratings for thoracic spine muscle spasm with spurring and migraine headaches have all been denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for thyroid removal, low back disability, left hip disability, right hip disability, and right knee disability due to a duty to assist error. The claims are being returned for further development.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for anxiety/insomnia and a right elbow disability was denied, while his claim for hypertension, inguinal hernia/umbilical hernia, obstructive sleep apnea, and postherpetic neuralgia or the right upper extremity was granted. The Board dismissed the appeal due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his appeal.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased evaluation for adjustment disorder secondary to left shoulder dislocation with arthritis was denied by the Board, as his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 30 percent.

The Board has remanded the claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including delusional disorder with paranoia, generalized anxiety disorder, and major depressive disorder due to a failure to obtain a VA examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD and recurrent major depression and anxiety, is remanded due to duty-to-assist errors. The AOJ must provide adequate reasons and bases for its decision.

The Board has found that the submission of new and relevant evidence warrants readjudication of the Veteran's claim for unspecified depressive disorder, anxiety disorder, and substance related disorder in full sustained remission. The case is now being remanded to allow for further development.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals for parental special monthly compensation and service connection due to untimely filing of a VA Form 10182.

The Board dismissed all appeals related to service connection, increased ratings, and effective dates for various mental health conditions.

The Veteran's tinnitus is currently rated at 10 percent, the maximum allowed under Diagnostic Code 6260. The Veteran's hemorrhoids are rated as noncompensable. His unspecified anxiety disorder is rated at 70 percent.,The claims for service connection for right and left shin splints have been remanded.

The Veteran's appeals for an effective date prior to May 31, 2018, and a disability rating in excess of 70 percent for his service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder have been dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal of these appeals.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for an earlier effective date of June 7, 2023 for the award of a 100 percent rating for bipolar disorder with unspecified anxiety disorder and alcohol use disorder. The Board dismissed the appeal.