Anxiety decisions — 2024

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for adjustment disorder with anxiety was denied.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, to include as secondary to service-connected disabilities, is being remanded for further development.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is denied as his service-connected disabilities do not render him unemployable. The VA has been remanded to obtain records from the Turning Point Rehab where the Veteran was hospitalized for a period exceeding 21 days due to his service-connected conditions.

The Board has remanded the claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including depression, anxiety, and bipolar due to insufficient evidence on file.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's adjustment disorder, insomnia disorder, and PTSD. Service connection is also granted for asthma, COPD, and emphysema under the PACT Act.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of the claimed psychiatric disabilities, including PTSD.

The Veteran's service connection claims for OSA, insomnia/anxiety disorder, and TDIU have been granted.,Service connection has also been remanded for the issue of kidney disorder.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including depression and anxiety associated with multiple sclerosis (MS), bladder complications associated with MS, left upper extremity neuropathy associated with MS, right upper extremity neuropathy associated with MS, right lower extremity neuropathy associated with MS, and left lower extremity neuropathy associated with MS, result in the need for regular aid and attendance of another person.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating higher than 50 percent for migraine headaches is denied. The claim for an initial rating higher than 30 percent for unspecified anxiety and depressive disorders from October 31, 2019, to June 26, 2020, is also denied. However, the Veteran's TDIU claim as of January 28, 2020, is granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to a duty-to-assist error and requires further examination to determine if the Veteran's PTSD and anxiety disorder are related to service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, and Alcohol Use Disorder was granted with an effective date of July 16, 2015.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a right shoulder disability and an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for anxiety disorder with insomnia disorder was denied. The Board found that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosed right shoulder disability separate from her already service-connected fibromyalgia, and her anxiety disorder with insomnia disorder symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher initial rating.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings on multiple service-connected disabilities has been dismissed due to withdrawal of claims by the Veteran and his attorney.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are granted service connection as they were incurred during active service.,The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as PTSD and claimed as depression and anxiety, is also granted service connection as it was incurred during active service.

The Board has already decided the issue of whether the effective date for persistent depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder was clearly and unmistakably erroneous. The Veteran's appeal is dismissed as it fails to allege specific error of fact or law in the determination being appealed.

The Board has remanded the case due to a failure to provide an initial examination prior to adjudicating the claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The Veteran's statements and medical evidence indicate she may have PTSD related to in-service events, but further evaluation is needed.

The Veteran's initial claim for a higher evaluation for her service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder, to include major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and panic disorder, was granted. The Board also found that the Veteran is entitled to a 70 percent evaluation for this condition. However, the issue of entitlement to TDIU due to service-connected disabilities remains pending.

The Veteran is competent to handle his VA pension benefits and manage his financial affairs, including the disbursement of funds.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder was reopened and granted with a 50% evaluation effective November 2, 2015. The claim for service connection for a low back disability is being remanded due to the lack of evidence indicating intent to seek benefits prior to December 28, 2004.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient reasoning in a previous VA opinion regarding service connection for PTSD and other acquired psychiatric conditions. The Veteran's claims are now before the Board with an opportunity to submit additional arguments.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date earlier than July 16, 2012 for the grant of service connection for Generalized Anxiety Disorder associated with Chronic Idiopathic Vasovagal Syncope was denied.,The Veteran's appeal for a higher initial rating for her Generalized Anxiety Disorder associated with Chronic Idiopathic Vasovagal Syncope was also denied.