Anxiety decisions — 2024

Your appeal has been dismissed because the issue you are appealing was already decided in a previous hearing docket. The service connection for your anxiety and depression has now been granted.

The appeal has been dismissed due to the Veteran's death. No service connection decisions have been made for any of the listed conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied as the evidence does not show that he has a disability level of hearing loss required for VA purposes.,The Veteran's claim for an initial evaluation greater than 10 percent disabling for eosinophilic esophagitis is denied as his symptoms do not meet the criteria for such a rating.

The Board remands the claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depression, anxiety, and adjustment disorder, due to a need for further development, specifically a VA examination.

The Veteran's initial claim for higher ratings for bilateral hearing loss and unspecified anxiety disorder was denied. The Board also remanded the claims of service connection for erectile dysfunction and bilateral flat feet.

The Board granted service connection for an unspecified anxiety disorder, finding a relationship to the Veteran's service.

The Board dismissed the veteran's claims for service connection for lumbar spine, hearing loss, eczema, anxiety, and depression.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric condition, including depression, anxiety, and PTSD, is related to her service and grants service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including generalized anxiety disorder, major depressive disorder, and alcohol use disorder in remission, are granted as service-connected.,A 10 percent rating is granted for the left elbow disability due to painful motion.

The Board remands the claims for a compensable rating for anxiety with sleep disturbance and an increased rating for bilateral hearing loss due to the need for updated medical evaluations.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient VA opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Unspecified Depressive Disorder, and Insomnia Disorder. The case is now pending for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood is granted. The claims for service connection for a back disability, bilateral hearing loss, and migraines are denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, has been remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the nature and etiology of his claimed conditions.

The Board remands the claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include generalized anxiety disorder and major depressive disorder, due to a pre-decisional error in failing to obtain a medical opinion that is sufficient to make an informed decision on the claim.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine the nature and etiology of any psychiatric disorder present, including PTSD. The Veteran's previous diagnoses need to be reviewed and evaluated.

The Veteran's depressive disorder and anxiety disorder are rated at 70 percent, but the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted.,The Veteran has been granted TDIU based on her service-connected conditions including depressive disorder, anxiety disorder, thoracolumbar spine degenerative disc disease, right knee strain, left knee strain, right leg sciatic radiculopathy associated with thoracolumbar spine degenerative disc disease, and left leg sciatic radiculopathy associated with thoracolumbar spine degenerative disc disease.

The Veteran's GERD, lumbar spine condition, tinnitus, and psychiatric disability are all granted service connection.,Service connection is established for these conditions based on their onset during active duty.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a rating in excess of 50 percent for his psychiatric disability and entitlement to TDIU due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors. The Veteran will need to undergo VA examinations to assess his current symptoms and manifestations of any psychiatric disability, including unspecified anxiety disorder, depressive disorder, and PTSD.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal in its entirety prior to the promulgation of a decision.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeal for service connection of hypertension due to a pending development. The issues of increased rating for obstructive sleep apnea with COPD and psychiatric disability (including anxiety disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder) are remanded.