Anxiety decisions — 2026

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed because she withdrew her appeal in April 2021, more than one year after the December 2019 rating decision.

The Board denied service connection for anxiety disorder, sleep apnea (not secondary to a service-connected disability), and bilateral hearing loss. The Veteran's low back disability was granted service connection.,Service connection for tinnitus was not established as the evidence did not show it was related to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to a duty to assist error, requiring a VA examination to assess the nature and etiology of the Veteran's claimed for acquired psychiatric disorder(s).

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a lack of recent VA examination, and it is recommended that the Veteran undergoes another examination to assess his current psychiatric disability.

The Board has remanded the case due to duty-to-assist errors and insufficient examination reports. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including major depression and generalized anxiety disorder, is related to his active service, but cannabis use disorder and tobacco use disorder are not.

The Veteran's claim for PTSD was denied, but his claim for an acquired psychiatric condition, specifically adjustment disorder with anxiety and depression, was granted. The Board found that the evidence supported a finding that the Veteran's adjustment disorder began in service.

The Board has granted service connection for psychiatric disorders, including major depressive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and generalized anxiety disorder, finding that these conditions are related to military service.

The Veteran requested to withdraw his appeal, and the Board has dismissed the case as a result.

The appeal regarding entitlement to service connection for anxiety is dismissed.,The appeal regarding entitlement to service connection for depression is dismissed.,The appeal regarding entitlement to service connection for flatfoot (pes planus) is dismissed.,An effective date prior to July 31, 2024, for the award of service connection for dermatitis is denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bipolar disorder and generalized anxiety disorder was granted with an effective date of May 29, 2013. The Board found that the Veteran had a history of these conditions prior to his June 2014 claim.

The Veteran's TDIU and DEA benefits are granted effective October 29, 2019. The anxiety disorder prevented the Veteran from securing or following substantially gainful employment since that date.

The Veteran's TDIU based solely on his service-connected psychiatric disability is granted from March 30, 2010 to the present.,SMC for housebound status due to heart disease is granted effective February 29, 2016.

The Veteran's service connection claims for unspecified anxiety disorder, IBS, and migraines are granted. The Veteran's unspecified anxiety disorder is found to be caused by extensive sexual harassment in service. Her IBS meets the criteria for a 30% rating based on her symptoms. Her migraines began during service.

The Veteran's anxiety disorder with depressive disorder and alcohol abuse disorder is granted a 70 percent disability rating from June 8, 2019. Service connection for radiculopathy of the right lower extremity, left lower extremity, left upper extremity, and right upper extremity are all granted.

The Veteran's GAD has been granted an increased rating of 50 percent, but no higher. The condition is manifested by occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection on the merits is denied. The Board has remanded the issues of left and right lower extremity radiculopathy due to a duty-to-assist error.

The Veteran's appeal for higher ratings and service connection for various conditions was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a rating higher than 30 percent for her anxiety disorder, and did not find sufficient evidence to grant service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, chronic headaches, or right lower extremity sciatic radicular pain.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including persistent depressive disorder and anxiety disorder not otherwise specified, are found to be related to his service. His alcohol use disorder and cannabis use disorder are also found to be secondary to these conditions. The Veteran's PTSD claim is denied due to lack of verified in-service stressor. Bilateral hearing loss and gastroesophageal reflux disease claims are also denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to duty-to-assist errors, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a new psychiatric examination.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including other specified trauma and stressor related disorder, depression, and anxiety disorder. The claim was reopened due to new evidence showing continuous symptoms since service.