Anxiety decisions — 2026

The Veteran's claim for service connection for anxiety was denied as the evidence did not support a diagnosis of an anxiety disorder.,The Veteran's claim for increased rating for depression was denied because his symptoms were consistent with those already covered by his existing service-connected disability.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his bilateral knees and back conditions, prevent him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted a TDIU effective April 26, 2019.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a back disability, finding that there is no evidence of chronic in-service injury or disease and no established continuity of symptomatology. The VA examiner opined that the current back disability is less likely than not incurred in service.,The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD, anxiety, and depression), finding a pre-decisional duty to assist error due to inadequate medical opinions.

The Veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for her unspecified anxiety disorder is being remanded due to insufficient VA examination and incomplete record.

The Veteran's appeal of the July 2020 rating decision that denied service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including anxiety, depression, and PTSD is dismissed as he has withdrawn his appeal.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including unspecified anxiety disorder and adjustment disorder with anxiety, is caused or aggravated by his service-connected cervical and lumbar spine disability.

The Veteran's claim for payment of non-VA care provided at Mercy Health Saint Ritas Medical Center LLC on May 14, 2021 is granted due to the timely filing and eligibility under 38 U.S.C. § 1728.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a psychiatric disability was dismissed because the Veteran withdrew their request before the Board made a decision.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including insomnia, is granted. The respiratory and eye conditions are remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has dismissed the appeal as the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition (including depression and anxiety) was granted in a March 2024 rating decision, which resolved all issues at stake.

The Veteran is granted an earlier effective date of June 6, 2022 for a grant of a 70 percent disability rating for his acquired psychiatric disabilities, including major depressive disorder, anxiety/adjustment disorder, and insomnia.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for a right hand disability, TBI, tinnitus, and unspecified anxiety disorder due to pre-decisional errors in obtaining complete STRs and VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for various conditions including Athlete's foot, allergic rhinitis, lumbar spine condition, left knee condition, right knee condition, fallen arches, migraines (headaches) condition, and an acquired psychological condition. The Veteran's claims are not currently addressed as there is no evidence of a current disability.

The Veteran's appeal for a rating in excess of 50 percent for anxiety was denied. Service connection for chest pain was granted, and appeals for bilateral foot condition, left leg shin splints, and right leg shin splints were dismissed.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for unspecified depressive and anxiety disorders has been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient consideration of whether it is in the Veteran's best interest to participate in the PCAFC program and whether his spouse, N.J., is suitable as a primary caregiver. The decision also notes that the VA regulations have been updated since the AOJ's initial determination.

The Veteran was granted service connection for generalized anxiety disorder, including insomnia and panic attacks with a rating of 70 percent effective December 16, 2024. The effective date is based on the submission of an intent to file on June 22, 2022, followed by timely claims.

The Veteran's hypertension, acquired psychiatric disorder (including alcohol use disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, somatic symptoms disorder and depressive disorder), lateral epicondylitis of the right elbow, left wrist pain with carpal tunnel syndrome, right wrist pain with carpal tunnel syndrome, sleep apnea, tension headaches, and chronic bronchitis have been granted service connection.,The Veteran's chronic bronchitis was not manifest during service and is not related to his active service.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection on multiple conditions was dismissed due to procedural defects in filing the VA Form 10182.,Service connection claims for various conditions were denied as the appeals were filed after the decisions became final.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, Adjustment Disorder, Depressive Disorder, and Anxiety Disorder, is rated at a 70 percent disability rating since July 9, 2019.