Anxiety decisions — 2025

The Board remanded the veteran's claim for service connection of PTSD and other psychiatric disorders due to unclear evidence. The case will be reviewed again with additional medical opinions.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, depressed mood and anxiety, and viral meningitis. It remanded decisions on bilateral feet abrasions, rash on body, and headache disorder.

The veteran's PTSD rating was increased to 100% effective December 23, 2020. An earlier effective date was denied.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, dermatitis, and anxiety. The Veteran's conditions did not manifest in or shortly after service and are otherwise unrelated to service.

The veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and higher ratings for tension headaches were denied. However, a 70% rating for generalized anxiety disorder was granted, along with TDIU and SMC based on housebound status.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection for allergies, a stomach disorder other than Crohn's disease, and a sleep disorder other than OSA. Additionally, the claim for an evaluation in excess of 50 percent for generalized anxiety disorder and entitlement to SMC based on aid and attendance/housebound status were also remanded.

The veteran's service connection for several conditions, including leg pain, knee strain, psychiatric disorders, and TBI, was granted. The claim for TDIU was remanded.

The Board remanded the veteran's claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, including anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The Board identified errors in the VA's duty to assist and ordered additional actions.

The veteran's claim for service connection of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is granted. The Board found that the veteran's GAD is related to his military service.

The veteran's effective date for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder is July 30, 2020. The Board granted the claim based on continuous pursuit and recharacterization under Clemmons v. West.

The Board denied service connection for the veteran's psychiatric disabilities, including depression, anxiety, and alcohol use disorder. The decision was based on evidence showing that these conditions were not likely caused by or related to her active military service.

The veteran's request for an earlier effective date and higher rating was denied, but they were granted TDIU and SMC at the housebound rate.

The veteran's claim for service connection for hearing loss was denied. All other claims were remanded for further evaluation.

The veteran's claim for service connection for a lumbar spine condition was denied. The claim for service connection for psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, generalized anxiety disorder, and major depressive disorder, was remanded.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The Veteran's case will be reviewed again with new medical opinions.

The veteran's rating for generalized anxiety disorder was increased to 70%. The decision was based on the veteran's symptoms, including suicidal ideation and weekly panic attacks.