Anxiety decisions — 2004

The Board denied the appellant's claims for restoration of a total evaluation based on individual unemployability and an increased evaluation for his service-connected psychiatric disorder, citing insufficient evidence of his employability.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings for anxiety disorder and a scar as a residual of burns to the right lower leg are being remanded due to need for additional examinations and records.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, warrants a 100 percent schedular rating due to its significant impact on his ability to work and maintain social relationships.

The Board found that the veteran's service-connected anxiety neurosis substantially contributed to his death due to respiratory failure and congestive heart failure.

The veteran's claim for an increased disability evaluation for his service-connected anxiety disorder is being remanded due to the need for VCAA compliance and a more current VA psychiatric examination.

The Board has determined that the veteran's coronary artery disease was chronically worsened by his service-connected anxiety disorder, warranting service connection.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for impotence and hypertension, as well as increased ratings for anxiety neurosis, bronchial asthma, and rhinosinusitis and pansinusitis. The veteran is not entitled to these benefits based on the evidence provided.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and thus grants a total rating based on individual unemployability.

The Board has determined that the veteran's anxiety disorder, diagnosed during service, was incurred during active duty and grants service connection for this condition.

The veteran's appeal was dismissed as the veteran withdrew their appeal with respect to the increased rating for anxiety disorder with PTSD features.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for DIC under section 1318, finding that she was not entitled to benefits due to lack of a 100% service-connected disability rating for ten years prior to her husband's death.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development, including obtaining additional medical records and arranging for a VA psychiatric examination.

The Board has determined that the veteran's currently demonstrated panic disorder and generalized anxiety disorder are due to his service in World War II, granting service connection for these conditions.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development and clarification of his claims, including obtaining medical records and clarifying his desire for a hearing.

The veteran is seeking service connection for an anxiety disorder as secondary to his service-connected lumbar disability and a TDIU rating. The case is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling the veteran for VA examinations.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has denied the veteran's claim for a compensable evaluation for his anxiety disorder, finding that it does not meet the criteria for such an evaluation based on its current symptoms and functioning.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for an increased initial rating for his psychiatric disability and found no service connection for seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp.

The VA denied a rating in excess of 50 percent for generalized anxiety disorder, finding that the symptoms do not warrant such an increase.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development and compliance with the Veterans Benefits Improvements Act of 1994.

The Board found that the appellant's neurasthenia/anxiety disorder with depressive features is manifested by increased anxiety and irritability, resulting in occupational impairment but not total occupational and social impairment. Therefore, a higher rating of more than 30 percent was denied.