Anxiety decisions — 2026

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is granted as secondary to his service-connected neoplasm of the kidney with frequent urination.,Service connection for a left knee condition, an acquired psychiatric disorder (anxiety), and a bilateral foot condition are dismissed.

The Veteran's claim for a higher level of SMC was denied as the Board found that he is already in receipt of SMC at the (l) rate based on need for regular aid and attendance due to service-connected disabilities, including coronary artery disease with congestive heart failure. A second award of SMC at the (l) rate based on need for regular aid and attendance was not warranted.

The Veteran's left foot disability and anxiety disorder render him in need of regular aid and attendance due to his physical limitations and cognitive impairments, which require assistance from another person.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for acquired psychiatric disability, including unspecified anxiety disorder, depressive disorder, kleptomania, and PTSD is being remanded due to the AOJ's failure to obtain medical records from his periods of incarceration or a medical opinion regarding his diagnoses.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including other specified trauma and stressor related disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and persistent depressive disorder. The Veteran's current disability is found to be at least as likely as not due to the in-service event of his father's death.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, headache, carpal tunnel syndrome (left and right upper extremities), paresthesia, and GERD are all granted as service-connected.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including unspecified anxiety disorder (claimed as PTSD, memory loss, a sleep disorder, and uncontrollable alcohol disorder), is being remanded due to the need for a medical opinion.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for Generalized Anxiety Disorder was dismissed due to untimely filing. The claim of service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis is remanded.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, migraines, and hypertension have been denied. The claim for sciatica nerve pain is remanded.,The Veteran's anxiety disorder claim is also remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected generalized anxiety disorder with major depression disorder is rated at 70 percent, and the appeal for a higher rating or TDIU has been denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service connection claims for tinnitus, adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood, OSA, and a low back disability must be remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD and depression, based on a personal assault during his military service. The evidence supports that the Veteran experienced a traumatic event which led to his current mental health conditions.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as he withdrew his appeal prior to the Board making a decision.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for anxiety and depression has been dismissed as the Veteran's representative requested to withdraw the appeal.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disabilities, including anxiety and insomnia disorders, are related to his service-connected cervical spine disability. The Board granted the claim for service connection.

The Veteran's claim for an initial disability evaluation for pulmonary coin lesion has been granted with a 10% rating. The issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, anxiety, and/or depression, is remanded due to duty-to-assist error.

The Board has remanded the case due to deficiencies in the record existing prior to the appealed decision, including inadequate VA examinations and failure to obtain a toxic exposure risk activity (TERA) opinion for sleep apnea. The Veteran's representative raised concerns about the adequacy of previous opinions and the need for additional development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating have been granted. The case is remanded for additional development related to the claims of service connection for OSA, IBS, right elbow condition, left elbow condition, and neck condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD and adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood, requires further review due to a duty-to-assist error related to missing VA treatment records and unverified in-service stressors.

The Veteran's accrued benefits claim for reimbursement of expenses related to his last sickness is granted, with a total amount of $37,366.56.