Anxiety Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for Generalized Anxiety Disorder and a back disorder (thoracic strain) as there is no evidence of current diagnoses or in-service incurrence.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher level of special monthly compensation (SMC) and need for regular aid and attendance of another person is remanded due to the need for new VA examinations to determine the current nature and severity of his service-connected disabilities, as well as the need for private medical records.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the nature and etiology of her acquired psychiatric disorder, low back disability, chronic migraines, skin condition, and respiratory condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of VA examination for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, including anxiety and substance abuse disorders.

The Veteran's mental health condition, including his service-connected TBI with dizziness and blurred vision, is rated at 70 percent from April 6, 2023 to October 24, 2024.,Prior to April 6, 2023, the Veteran's acquired mental health condition was not rated higher than 30 percent.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed because the Veteran's representative withdrew the appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, diagnosed as anxiety disorder. The evidence is at least evenly balanced as to whether the Veteran's current anxiety disorder is related to his military service.

The Veteran's appeal for a compensable initial rating for allergic rhinitis is denied.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome is denied.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for GAD, depression, and PTSD due to insufficient evidence in the C&P opinions regarding whether these conditions are related to service. The AOJ is instructed to obtain an addendum opinion from a clinician that considers the Veteran's reported alcohol use during service.

The Board denied the Veteran's motion to revise a December 2010 rating decision that denied service connection for adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood (claimed as PTSD) due to insufficient evidence of an in-service stressor. The RO found no clear and unmistakable error.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including generalized anxiety disorder and unspecified depressive disorder, is granted as service connected. The claim for asthma is remanded.

The Veteran's generalized anxiety disorder is granted as secondary to her service-connected major depressive disorder.,Service connection for sleep impairment (claimed as sleep apnea) is denied.

The Veteran's adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood is currently rated as 50 percent disabling. The Board has granted service connection for left knee strain and right knee strain as secondary to his service-connected left ankle strain and right ankle strain, respectively.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection due to a duty-to-assist error related to missing service treatment records. The Veteran's psychiatric disabilities, including PTSD and other acquired psychiatric disorders, are being examined by VA.

The Veteran's acquired psychological condition, including anxiety, adjustment disorder, tobacco use disorder, and alcohol use disorder, is at least as likely as not related to his military service. Service connection for an acquired psychological condition is granted.

A rating of 70 percent for the Veteran's service-connected psychiatric disorder is granted as of November 6, 2017.,A total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is granted as of February 20, 2018.

The Veteran's PTSD with anxiety disorder is now rated at 70 percent, effective December 11, 2024.,An initial compensable rating for sinusitis was denied.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty-to-assist error, requiring a new medical opinion on whether the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is related to service or secondary to his service-connected obstructive sleep apnea.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, specifically major depressive disorder and anxiety, as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected intervertebral disc syndrome with degenerative arthritis of the spine disorder with chronic back pain.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is rated at zero percent, as the evidence does not show a compensable level of impairment.,Tinnitus is already evaluated at its maximum schedular rating of ten percent and no higher rating is available under the applicable criteria.,The acquired psychiatric disability (depressive disorder with mixed features of anxiety and depressed mood) is rated at fifty percent, which is the highest schedular rating available. The Veteran's symptoms do not warrant a higher rating as they are considered to be equivalent to the level required for a 50% rating.,Service connection for neck pain was denied due to lack of evidence showing that cervical arthritis began during active service or is otherwise related to an in-service injury or disease.,The Veteran's entitlement to service connection for headaches remains pending as the Board has remanded this issue.