Anxiety Board decisions

The Board has remanded the claims for further review due to insufficient reasons and bases provided in the September 2022 Supplemental Statement of the Case (SSOC). The Veteran's attorney argues that the SSOC did not provide adequate discussion of the relevant evidence, allowing the Veteran an opportunity to present arguments before the Board.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of mixed anxiety depressive disorder is denied.,The Veteran's claim to reopen his previously denied claims for service connection of coronary artery disease and hypertension are granted, but the VA finds new evidence does not meet materiality criteria.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including anxiety disorder and PTSD, as well as service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as secondary to the service-connected psychiatric disability. The decision is based on evidence showing a nexus between the current disabilities and active service.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development regarding his psychiatric disorder ratings and entitlement to a TDIU prior to May 20, 2011. The AOJ must consider the full scope of the Veteran's claim including periods before February 12, 1996.

The Veteran's service-connected prostate cancer is found to be the proximate cause of his current unspecified anxiety disorder. His right ear hearing loss is considered a disability for purposes of service connection, but there is insufficient evidence to establish that it manifested within one year of service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, and depressive disorder. The evidence does not support a finding that the Veteran had these conditions during or near the pendency of his claim.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for anxiety disorder and sleep apnea, as well as his TDIU claim due to new evidence and need for further development. The issues include determining if a rating in excess of 50 percent is warranted for anxiety disorder, establishing service connection for sleep apnea, and evaluating whether he qualifies for TDIU.

The Veteran's attorney withdrew all claims of service connection for various conditions, including polysubstance dependence, bipolar disorder, PTSD, bilateral foot peripheral neuropathy, sleep apnea, and renal failure. The Board dismissed these claims as the Veteran had withdrawn them.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, somatic symptom disorder, major depression disorder, and generalized anxiety disorder, was denied. The Veteran's cellulitis of the left lower extremity is also denied as not warranting a compensable rating.

The Veteran's claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, anxiety, and depression, is being remanded due to the need for additional evidence and clarification of service connection.

The Board has found that there has not been substantial compliance with its remand directives and thus another remand is required. The claims for a higher rating for major depressive disorder, service connection for a left knee disability, and TDIU are all being remanded for further development.

The Board denied service connection for anxiety disability, adjustment disorder disability, back disability, left hip disability (secondary to back), and sleep apnea disability.,The evidence did not support a current diagnosis of any of these conditions during the claim period.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for unspecified anxiety disorder, finding that his current psychiatric disability is related to his military service. The decision also addresses whether PTSD should be considered separately.

The Veteran's TDIU and DEA benefits are granted with an effective date of March 22, 2011. The Board found that the Veteran met the schedular criteria for a TDIU as of this date.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for a TDIU as there is no service connection granted.

The Veteran's initial disability rating for his depressive disorder, anxiety disorder, and TBI has been granted at a 70 percent rating.,His partial complex seizure disorder remains rated at 20 percent.

The Board has determined that the previous remand directives were not substantially complied with and requires an additional VA examination to determine if the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD and adjustment disorder, is related to active service. The case is being remanded for this purpose.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression, due to insufficient evidence linking the conditions to service.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, separate and distinct from the Veteran's service-connected specific phobia with anxiety disorder (social phobia), finding no evidence of a current disability or link to service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and clarification of certain medical opinions, particularly regarding whether any current psychiatric disability pre-existed service or was aggravated by service.