Anxiety — all decisions

The Board granted service connection for an anxiety disorder, which is secondary to the Veteran's already service-connected PTSD.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for anxiety, depression, and a sleep condition due to a duty to assist error regarding proper notice of scheduled VA examinations.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition due to insufficient medical evidence and conflicting opinions regarding the Veteran's diagnosis of PTSD.

The Veteran was granted special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance but denied for housebound status.

The Board remands the claim for an acquired psychiatric disability, to include major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder, for a VA examination.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for unspecified anxiety disorder, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and right lower extremity radiculopathy, as well as a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.

The Board denied service connection for anxiety, major depression, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) as the probative evidence did not show a current disability.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and remanded the claims for degenerative arthritis with degenerative disc disease other than intervertebral disc syndrome and retrolisthesis L2-L3, degenerative arthritis, other than post-traumatic, right knee, lateral collateral ligament sprain (chronic/recurrent), left ankle, right ankle, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), tinea pedis, fallen arches, and left knee instability due to inadequate VA medical opinions.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for generalized anxiety disorder and posttraumatic stress disorder to ensure that due process is followed and a complete record is available.

The Board granted a 50 percent initial disability rating for adjustment disorder, with anxiety and depressed mood from December 6, 2023, but denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and depression.

The Veteran was granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) from April 16, 2014, to June 25, 2025, due to his service-connected psychiatric conditions.

The Board granted service connection for benign prostatic hyperplasia, urinary incontinence, left lower extremity deep vein thrombosis, right lower extremity deep vein thrombosis, left leg condition (knee strain), right leg condition (knee strain), obstructive sleep apnea, diabetes mellitus type II, heart condition, and hypertension. However, it dismissed the appeals for service connection for major neurocognitive disorder, MDD, suicidal thoughts, and anxiety.

The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, major depressive disorder, general anxiety disorder, and panic disorder, based on the Veteran's in-service stressor event during the Gulf War.

The Board granted earlier effective dates for the increased ratings of the right knee and a higher rating for adjustment disorder, but no earlier date is applicable.

The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that the Veteran's current disability is related to his active service.

The Board granted service connection for tinea pedis, left foot, and generalized anxiety disorder, while denying increased ratings for knee conditions and other disabilities.

The Board remands the claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, including anxiety, depression, and PTSD, to schedule a VA examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for an initial disability rating in excess of 70 percent for TBI with dizziness, PTSD, generalized anxiety disorder, major depressive disorder, and insomnia.

The Veteran was granted an initial rating of 70 percent for acquired psychiatric disabilities, to include chronic adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood and insomnia disorder, effective October 16, 2023.

The Board granted service connection for benign prostatic hyperplasia, urinary incontinence, left lower extremity deep vein thrombosis, right lower extremity deep vein thrombosis, left leg condition (knee strain), right leg condition (knee strain), obstructive sleep apnea, diabetes mellitus type II, heart condition, and hypertension. However, it dismissed the appeals for service connection for major neurocognitive disorder, MDD, suicidal thoughts, and anxiety.