Anxiety Board decisions

The Board has decided that new evidence submitted by the Veteran warrants readjudication of his claims for anxiety and major depressive disorder. The case is now remanded to provide a VA examination to determine if these conditions are related to service.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for depression and anxiety has been dismissed due to his death. The Board does not have jurisdiction to proceed with the case as he passed away during the pendency of the appeal.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal of the issue of entitlement to service connection for acquired psychiatric disorder, to include anxiety.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened and granted. The Board has determined that the Veteran's right knee, left knee, low back, acquired psychiatric disorder (e.g., PTSD, Anxiety, Depression), GERD, hemorrhoids, hypertension, left ankle, right ankle, left elbow, left shoulder, left wrist, right wrist, and sciatic nerve disorders affecting both lower extremities are all service-connected.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's claimed psychiatric disorders, including PTSD and other conditions. The Veteran is required to provide updated VA treatment records and a new VA medical opinion on the nature and etiology of his diagnosed psychiatric disorders.

The Veteran's appeal of TDIU is dismissed. The Board also remanded the issue of SMC based on need for aid and attendance or on account of being housebound, due to additional development needed.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding a psychiatric disability other than PTSD. A VA examination is needed to determine if any current psychiatric disorders are related to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's service connection claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and anxiety. A new VA examination is needed to determine if his conditions are related to military service.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and psychiatric disorders, including depression, anxiety, and alcoholism.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for anxiety, depression, and alcohol use disorder secondary to a psychiatric disorder due to new evidence of in-service events.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an anxiety disorder, finding that it is part of his already service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder with anxious distress has been granted a 50 percent rating, but her claims for service connection of left shoulder strain and lumbosacral strain have not been resolved due to the need for additional evidence.

The Board has dismissed the appeal as to service connection for PTSD. The Veteran's claims of service connection for anxiety and depression have been denied due to lack of current disability evidence.

The Board has determined that the VA Centralized Eligibility and Appeals Team (CEAT) decision denying eligibility for PCAFC benefits was inadequate, and thus remanded for further review.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not meet the schedular requirements for a TDIU or DEA prior to April 21, 2015. The Board denied his claims as he did not have two or more service-connected disabilities with one disability rated at 40 percent or higher and his combined rating being 70 percent or higher.

The Board has dismissed the issue of service connection for any psychological condition, to include anxiety. The Veteran's mental health disability (Generalized Anxiety Disorder with Major Depressive Disorder) was granted at a 70% rating effective September 14, 2021.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's appeal regarding basic eligibility for educational assistance benefits under Post-9/11 GI Bill and service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include anxiety disorder and PTSD, requires further review due to discrepancies in his service records.

The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence provided by the Veteran and her colleague, requiring a new opinion on the etiology of the Veteran's current psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bipolar disorder is granted. The issues of service connection for acquired psychiatric disability other than depression NOS and bipolar disorder, including PTSD, anxiety disorder, a personality disorder, and alcohol dependence are denied. The rating in excess of 30 percent for right knee disability prior to July 25, 2017, and from September 1, 2017 is granted. Service connection for depression NOS on a direct basis is remanded. Initial compensable rating for depression NOS prior to July 12, 2013, and in excess of 40 percent thereafter is also remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for asbestos exposure, hearing loss, tinnitus, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to a lack of sufficient information in the record to make informed decisions on these issues.