Anxiety decisions — 2005

The veteran's claims for service connection for depression, anxiety disorder, memory disorder, and lack of concentration were denied as the VA examination scheduled to determine these claims was not attended by the veteran.

The veteran's claims for increased evaluations of his service-connected anxiety reaction and varicose veins were denied. The Board found that the veteran did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.

The Board denied service connection for a psychiatric disability, including PTSD, and denied service connection for cancer of the colon. The veteran's anxiety disorder was not shown to be present during military service or attributable to military service. There is no evidence of current colon cancer that is related to military service.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for additional development of his claims, including obtaining medical records and considering service connection issues related to his asbestos exposure residuals and potential entitlement to a total disability evaluation based on individual unemployability.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for medical examinations and opinions regarding the veteran's hearing loss and anxiety disorder claims.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining records from Dr. 'R.G.', Social Security Administration, and Office of Personnel Management.

The VA determined that the veteran's generalized anxiety disorder did not warrant a rating higher than 30 percent prior to November 6, 1996. From November 6, 1996, to the present, the disability has been rated at 30 percent.

The veteran's claims for an initial compensable evaluation for service-connected bilateral hearing loss and increased evaluation for service-connected tinnitus were denied. The claim for service connection for anxiety disorder was also denied as there is no evidence of a current diagnosis.

The Board has granted an effective date of April 15, 2003 for a 70 percent rating for PTSD.

The VA denied increased ratings for the veteran's service-connected anxiety neurosis with depressive features, finding that his symptoms did not warrant a higher rating.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current anxiety disorder is attributable to military service, but there is no evidence of alopecia areata currently.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition and declined to reopen the claim. The increased evaluation for postoperative left wrist (minor) fracture with limitation of motion was also denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an earlier effective date of January 6, 1986, for a 100% rating for his service-connected bipolar disorder with anxiety.

The Board has granted an effective date of June 6, 2001 for the grant of separate service connection for folliculitis of the chest, upper back, arms, and posterior neck. The claim for increased evaluation for generalized anxiety disorder prior to August 24, 2001 remains denied.

The Board denied a higher rating for the appellant's service-connected psychoneurosis/anxiety state.,Service connection was not granted for hearing loss and tinnitus.

The veteran's initial claim for an increased evaluation of his anxiety disorder with depression was denied. The VA determined that the veteran did not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on his service-connected asbestosis and spontaneous pneumothorax, which were evaluated under direct service connection.

The Board found no evidence linking the veteran's current psychiatric condition to his military service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current psychiatric disorders, including panic disorder and anxiety disorder, are not related to his active service or inactive duty training. The evidence does not support a finding of service connection for these conditions.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current low back disorder is related to his in-service injury, warranting service connection.,While the veteran has a history of anxiety symptoms, there is no competent evidence of a separate and distinct anxiety disorder not secondary to PTSD.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder. The current anxiety and dysthymic disorder is found to have its clinical onset during his military service.