Anxiety decisions — 2025

The veteran's claim for service connection for unspecified anxiety disorder was granted. The claim for a compensable initial rating for hypothyroidism was remanded.

The Board remanded the claims for service connection for anxiety and depression. The Veteran will receive a new VA examination to assess the nature and etiology of his mental health disabilities.

The Board granted service connection for the veteran's unspecified anxiety disorder with panic attacks and nightmare disorder, finding that the evidence supports a causal relationship to military service.

The veteran's claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric condition, including unspecified depressive disorder and adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood, is granted. The Board found that the Veteran's psychiatric symptoms are secondary to his service-connected right leg stress fracture.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD, anxiety, depression, and migraines because the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of these conditions.

The Board remanded the Veteran's claims for specially adapted housing and a special home adaptation grant due to errors in the duty to assist. The Veteran will undergo further medical examinations.

The appeal of the October 2019 rating decision denying service connection for anxiety was dismissed because the Veteran did not file a notice of disagreement within one year and good cause for late filing was not shown.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hyperthyroidism was denied. The claim for tinnitus was granted. The claims for an anxiety disorder and TDIU were remanded.

The veteran's claims for PTSD and generalized anxiety disorder were reopened due to new evidence. The Board remanded the issues for further evaluation.

The Board denied service connection for asthma, cervical strain with spinal fusion surgery, and psychiatric disorders including PTSD. The evidence did not support a current diagnosis or nexus to service.

The appeal was dismissed because the VA already granted service connection for anxiety disorder and depressive disorder.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for a higher disability rating for PTSD and service connection for anxiety disorder, major depression disorder, and sleep disturbances.

The appeal for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include depression, anxiety, and PTSD, is remanded due to the need for a more thorough medical opinion.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) prior to May 30, 2023, because the combined disability rating did not meet the schedular threshold criteria and the service-connected disabilities did not preclude gainful employment.

The Board granted service connection for the veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including symptoms of depression, anxiety, and insomnia, due to an in-service assault.

The veteran's appeal was dismissed because they withdrew their claims.

The Board remanded all issues to correct a duty to assist error. The Veteran will receive VA examinations for his claimed conditions.

The Board dismissed the veteran's appeal for service connection of unspecified anxiety disorder, ADD, dementia, and PTSD due to procedural errors and untimely filings.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection of psychiatric disorders including depression, anxiety, and PTSD. The Veteran's claim is based on his experiences during deployment to Southwest Asia.

The Board remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and adjustment disorder with anxiety and depressed mood. The Board found that additional development is required to corroborate the Veteran's reported in-service stressors.