Anxiety decisions — 2026

The Veteran's appeal for a higher disability rating for PTSD prior to October 21, 2019 was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a 100% disability rating.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the 70 percent evaluation of anxiety condition with insomnia disorder prior to September 14, 2022, is denied as there was no increase in disability within one year prior to that date.,The Veteran's claims for an earlier effective date for service connection for erectile dysfunction and SMC based on loss of use of a creative organ due to erectile dysfunction are denied because the earliest claim dates do not support these earlier effective dates.,The Veteran's claim for a compensable disability evaluation for erectile dysfunction is denied as there is no applicable DC that provides a basis for such a rating.

The Veteran's right hamstring pain and ulcerative colitis have been granted service connection. The claim for an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for ulcerative colitis is remanded, as well as the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's appeal for a TDIU rating and service connection for PTSD, mixed anxiety, depressive disorder, and dementia has been dismissed due to the death of the Appellant during the pendency of her appeal.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood and somatic symptom disorder, is rated at 50 percent. The Board denied a higher rating as the symptoms do not meet the criteria for a 70 or 100 percent rating.

The Veteran's service-connected GAD with alcohol use disorder does not render him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran seeks service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the presence of the suicide incident and the need for a VA examination.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating of his acquired psychiatric disorder and service connection for a low back disability is remanded due to the need for further review of the evidence.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Tinnitus due to incomplete records, duty to assist errors, and need for additional opinions.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disabilities, including PTSD, General Anxiety Disorder, and Major Depressive Disorder, are related to his military service. The Board has granted entitlement to service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for coronary artery disease (CAD) and an increased rating for PTSD with GAD have been denied. The Board found that CAD was not incurred in or aggravated by active service, and the current disability is not related to service. For PTSD with GAD, the evidence did not show occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Veteran's service-connected anxiety condition is found to be the proximate cause of his migraine headaches, granting service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Unspecified Depressive Disorder, is at least as likely as not caused by in-service trauma. The claim for service connection is granted.

The Board has granted service connection for frostbite injuries to both feet, generalized anxiety disorder, and pain of the left ankle. The right sciatic radicular pain is denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to errors in obtaining service treatment records and military personnel records, as well as a need for an opinion regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for further evaluation and determination of service connection for various conditions. The current rating for PTSD remains at 70 percent, and right ear hearing loss remains noncompensable.

The Veteran's GAD has been granted an increased evaluation to 70 percent, effective August 2, 2024.

The Board has remanded the case due to a duty to assist error and will consider evidence not previously considered in its decision.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for a rating greater than 50 percent for PTSD with schizophrenia prior to April 10, 2025.

The Veteran's service-connected adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood to include insomnia is granted at a 50 percent disability rating from August 23, 2024. The appeal for an increased rating prior to this date is denied.