Anxiety decisions — 2024

The Veteran withdrew his appeal, requesting to withdraw all issues related to the initial evaluation for left shoulder strain and service connection for various conditions including right shoulder strain, right ankle sprain, left ankle sprain, anxiety, right knee disability, left knee disability, erectile dysfunction, lumbosacral strain, migraines headaches, right upper hand nerve damage, left upper hand nerve damage, and sleep disturbances and/or insomnia.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The evidence does not support a finding that his current mental health conditions are related to his active-duty service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions are being remanded due to the need for VA examinations.

The Board has denied service connection for sinus condition, acquired psychiatric condition (to include PTSD and anxiety), GERD, IBS, and tension headaches. The issues of service connection for these conditions are remanded for further development.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, tinea pedis, and hypertension as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to military service.

The Veteran's service-connected major depressive disorder with generalized anxiety disorder is rated at 70 percent, which grants a higher evaluation than the previous 30 percent rating.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient examination regarding the relationship between the Veteran's service-connected anxiety disorder and depressive disorder, not otherwise specified, and his obstructive sleep apnea. The examiner is required to address whether obesity, which may be an intermediary factor, was a substantial factor in causing or aggravating the Veteran's OSA.

The Veteran's psychiatric disability, diagnosed as bipolar disorder and mixed anxiety and depressive disorder, was granted service connection on the basis that it manifested during active duty.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, right and left knee conditions, and back condition due to outstanding private medical records and the need for VA examinations.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that his symptoms are related to his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for residuals of in-service traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) and anxiety disorder, finding that the current anxiety disorder is a result of the Veteran's in-service TBIs.

The Veteran's claims for tinnitus and an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD or another anxiety disorder, are remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and consideration of new evidence.

The Veteran is seeking an earlier effective date for the award of service connection for anxiety disorder, which was granted in a March 2013 rating decision with an effective date of December 19, 2008. The Veteran argues that there was a clear and unmistakable error (CUE) in the May 1968 rating decision regarding his pre-existing mental health condition.

Your appeal for service connection on anxiety, depression, and insomnia has been dismissed as the appellant withdrew their appeal.

The Veteran's adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood has been rated at 30 percent disabling, but his symptoms do not warrant a higher rating. The Veteran also received a separate 10 percent disability rating for left knee instability.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating of 70 percent for his unspecified anxiety disorder is granted, with the effective date set at March 2, 2020.

Service connection for PTSD, a left ankle disorder, and GAD have been denied. The Veteran's claim for service connection of sleep disorder is remanded.,The Board found no evidence of current disabilities or in-service stressors related to the claims.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim of service connection for an anxiety disorder due to insufficient medical evidence and a need for a VA examination.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a lack of opinion regarding whether the Veteran's psychiatric disability is related to his military service. The Veteran will need to undergo a VA examination to determine if he has a current psychiatric disorder and if it began during or as a result of his service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not currently demonstrate an actual need for special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance.