Anxiety decisions — 2024

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings have been dismissed due to the appellant's withdrawal of his claims.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's death was caused by alcoholic liver disease, which developed due to his long-standing alcohol use and psychiatric disability. The Board found that service-connected disability contributed to the cause of death.

The Board has determined that additional evidence was added to the claims file since the last Statement of the Case and remands are required for further development, including VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to incomplete records and concerns about the adequacy of previous opinions. The issues include hypertension, back disability, acquired psychiatric disabilities, bilateral pes planus, right great toe disability, and erectile dysfunction.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for alcohol use disorder, anxiety disorders, major depressive disorder, and other specified schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders. The decision is mixed as some issues were granted (alcohol use disorder) while others were denied (anxiety disorders, major depressive disorder, and other specified schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders).

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder including PTSD, depression and anxiety. The decision resolves doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's service-connected major depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder qualifies him for Post-9/11 GI Bill educational benefits.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development and an updated medical opinion regarding the Veteran's psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, depression, and unspecified anxiety disorder.

The Veteran's bilateral foot disability and acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) are remanded for additional development to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and remanded the remaining issues on appeal, including a TDIU determination.

The Veteran's headaches and anxiety condition with insomnia are granted service connection. The PTSD claim is denied, while the TBI and seizure disorder claims are remanded for further evaluation.,The Veteran has been diagnosed with current conditions of headaches, anxiety with insomnia, and a seizure disorder. Service connection is granted for these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for increased rating of anxiety disorder and TDIU are being remanded due to a failure to consider the proper period on appeal, including the staged ratings from April 15, 2014, to August 17, 2015.

The Board has remanded the claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder, a right foot condition, and a lumbar spine condition due to procedural errors and insufficient evidence in support of the Veteran's service connection claims.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, anxiety, depression, or a mood disorder is being remanded due to the need for additional development and examination.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding that the Veteran's service-connected generalized anxiety disorder caused her obesity, which was a substantial factor in developing her obstructive sleep apnea.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are found to be related to service, with the presumption of soundness applying.,Service connection is granted for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Board has dismissed all claims due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to errors in obtaining and associating medical records, as well as failing to provide a VA examination for some of the conditions. The claims will be reconsidered upon completion of these directives.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection of PTSD, an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD (including depression, anxiety, and adjustment disorder), and sleep apnea due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his appeal.

The Veteran's service connection claims for hypertension and deep vein thrombosis of the right leg have been denied. The reduction in his disability rating for generalized anxiety disorder from 50% to 30% has also been denied.,Service connection was not granted because there is no current diagnosis of hypertension as defined by VA standards.