Anxiety decisions — 2025

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and TDIU due to insufficient evidence and development.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities preclude him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation, so he is granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The veteran's claim for an increased disability rating of 100 percent for unspecified anxiety disorder was granted. The evidence showed total occupational and social impairment due to the condition.

The appeal for service connection of psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, depression, and anxiety, was dismissed because the veteran passed away before a decision could be made.

The veteran's request for a higher disability rating for tinnitus was denied. All other claims for service connection were remanded for further review.

The veteran is granted a 30% disability rating for generalized anxiety disorder from July 20, 2021, to December 15, 2021. The veteran's request for a higher rating before or after this period was denied.

The veteran's service connection for PTSD, anxiety, and depression related to guarding chemical and biological warfare weapons is granted.

The veteran's appeal for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on aid and attendance was granted. The decision is based on the veteran's need for regular aid and attendance due to functional limitations from service-connected disabilities.

The veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for adjustment disorder and lumbar spine disability was denied. The veteran was granted a 20% rating for right hip limitation of flexion starting December 3, 2021, and the reduction in the left hip limitation of flexion rating was reversed.

The veteran's appeal for service connection for generalized anxiety disorder was dismissed because the veteran withdrew the appeal.

The Board granted service connection for generalized anxiety disorder, finding that the Veteran's condition began during active service and resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The veteran's claim for sleep apnea as secondary to service-connected PTSD is granted. The Board found that the symptoms associated with the veteran's PTSD caused his sleep apnea.

The Board denied service connection for major depression and anxiety disorder, finding that the evidence does not show these conditions began during or are related to active service.

The Board denied service connection for the veteran's right elbow condition, right finger condition, and anxiety.

The case is remanded for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any acquired psychiatric disorder other than schizophrenia.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (including depression and anxiety), right knee disability, left knee disability, and low back disability. The Board needs more medical evidence to decide these claims.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including PTSD, migraines, tinnitus, and sleep apnea, due to new and relevant evidence. The claim for bilateral hearing loss was denied.

The Board remanded the veteran's claim for service connection of PTSD, major depression, anxiety, and affective disorder. The veteran will receive a VA examination to determine if these conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to his service-connected generalized anxiety and insomnia disorders is granted. The Board found that the Veteran's erectile dysfunction is proximately due to his service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for emphysema with unspecified pulmonary condition as secondary to his service-connected generalized anxiety disorder was granted. The Board found that the Veteran's tobacco use disorder, caused by his service-connected generalized anxiety disorder, led to his emphysema.