Anxiety decisions — 2026

Your claim for service connection for bipolar disorder and generalized anxiety disorder has been fully granted, effective from August 24, 2015. There is no additional benefit to be awarded.

The Board dismissed the claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability due to a grant in October 2025. The back condition claim is granted with a 30% evaluation effective September 22, 2016.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to service-connected traumatic brain injury with unspecified anxiety disorder and alcohol use disorder due to incomplete medical opinions.

The Board has remanded several issues related to service connection and rating for various conditions, including pain in different parts of the body and gastrointestinal problems. The AOJ will need to obtain information about any medical examiners who conducted examinations during the appeal period.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 70 percent for the Veteran's psychiatric disorder, finding that his symptoms did not warrant such an increase.

The claims for PTSD, Depressive Disorder, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder are being remanded due to a duty to assist error. The Veteran's psychiatric disorders have been diagnosed multiple times, including during service.

The Veteran's anxiety disorder unspecified to include adjustment disorder with depression has been rated at 50 percent since April 10, 2024. The Board is remanding the case for further development and consideration of a higher rating.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for lumbosacral degenerative arthritis with lumbar scoliosis and right knee degenerative arthritis, as these conditions are not found to be related to his active duty service. The claim for anxiety/panic attacks is also denied.

The Board has denied service connection for various conditions, including peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities and upper extremity, bilateral kidney condition, right shoulder condition, lower back condition, anxiety, bilateral foot condition, right knee condition, diabetes mellitus, type II, headaches, gum condition, hypertension, blood disorder, and tinnitus. The case is remanded for further examination regarding a left ankle condition.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for bilateral foot disability and acquired psychiatric disorder due to insufficient evidence, including conflicting medical opinions.

The Veteran's adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety, depressed mood, and cannabis use disorder, moderate is granted as secondary to his service-connected TBI. The right hand scar issue remains remanded for further examination.

The Veteran's service connection for a respiratory disability is denied, and his anxiety is granted. From March 7, 2023 to April 19, 2024, the rating for PTSD remains at 70 percent; however, from April 19, 2024 onwards, a higher rating may be warranted based on new evidence or circumstances.

The Veteran's stress fractures of the left second and third metatarsals are granted a 30% disability rating since November 9, 2022.,The Veteran's left ankle sprain status post arthrotomy is denied for increased ratings.,Service connection for hypertension cannot be established without a current VA examination. The claim is denied.,Service connection for the left knee disability cannot be established without a current VA examination. The claim is denied.,Service connection for hemorrhoids cannot be established without a current VA examination. The claim is denied.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than an alcohol-related disorder (claimed) cannot be established without a current VA examination. The claim is denied.,Service connection for an alcohol-related disorder (claimed) cannot be established without a current VA examination. The claim is denied.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD and generalized anxiety disorder with mild depression, are found to be related to service. However, there is no current diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected generalized anxiety disorder warrants a disability rating of 70 percent from July 21, 2016 to August 18, 2020 and denied entitlement to an increased disability rating in excess of 70 percent from August 18, 2020.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an anxiety disability is being remanded due to the absence of certain VA treatment records in his claims file.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including MDD, GAD, and PTSD. The AOJ will consider any additional evidence submitted when the claim is readjudicated.

The Veteran's headaches and anxiety are granted, but the Board has remanded for further examination to determine if his acquired psychiatric disability is related to service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's current anxiety and panic disorders are related to service, specifically an in-service car accident. The AOJ will obtain additional medical opinions on this issue.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings on her service-connected PTSD with depression and anxiety, painful scars from ileostomy/reversal, and scars from ileostomy/reversal are being remanded due to a missing medical record.