Anxiety decisions — 2006

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include anxiety and depression, and for Eustachian tube dysfunction of the left ear. The decision also noted that new and material evidence is needed to reopen the claim for Eustachian tube dysfunction.

The Board has determined that the veteran's anxiety and depression are likely due to events during his military service, including harsh treatment from a supervisor. Therefore, the claim for service connection is granted.

The VA determined that the veteran's anxiety disorder did not originate during his military service and is not related to any incident of service.

The VA denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Pulmonary Disability, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating based on the severity of these conditions.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hepatitis C and an increased evaluation for anxiety reaction. The claim of service connection for hepatitis C was denied due to lack of evidence linking the current diagnosis to military service, while the anxiety reaction claim is pending as no recent VA examination provided objective findings warranting a higher rating.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of a cold injury, onychomycosis, hypertension/heart disease, anxiety disorder, and headaches as there was no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claim of service connection for chest pain, attributing it to known clinical diagnoses (panic attacks and anxiety) rather than an underlying cardiac condition.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current anxiety and depression are secondary to his service-connected physical disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for the cause of the veteran's death due to his service-connected anxiety disorder aiding or lending assistance to the production of his death.

The Board has determined that there is no evidence to support the veteran's claims for service connection for anxiety disorder and dizziness, as these conditions are not related to his military service or any in-service exposure to radiation.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current diagnosis of anxiety disorder and therefore, service connection for this condition is denied. The hearing loss claim will be remanded to obtain an opinion regarding whether it was aggravated by or caused by the service-connected left tympanic membrane perforation.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for depression and anxiety attacks due to chemical nerve gas exposure, finding that there was no evidence demonstrating a causal relationship between his current disability and active service.

The Board found that the veteran's psychiatric disorder, primarily manifested by anxiety and depressed mood, did not meet the criteria for a higher disability evaluation.

The veteran's claim for increased evaluations for anxiety reaction is being remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations and consideration of new evidence.

The veteran's claim for special monthly pension based on need of regular aid and attendance or housebound status is denied as he does not meet the criteria for such benefits.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the veteran's anxiety disorder and its relationship to his heart disease, hypertension, and death. The appellant is asked to provide medical records from various providers.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected anxiety reaction with depressive features associated with neurodermatitis is being remanded due to the need for proper VCAA notice and VA examinations.

The veteran's appeal is remanded for further development, including a VA psychiatric examination and VCAA notice.

The Board has granted a 100 percent disability rating for the veteran's service-connected psychoneurosis, anxiety state, finding that his chronic and severe psychiatric symptomatology renders him unable to obtain and maintain gainful employment or sustain effective social relationships.

The veteran's claims for a compensable rating for schistosomiasis, service connection for an anxiety disorder, and service connection for a skin disability are all granted. The veteran had previously been granted service connection for the anxiety disorder in February 1969.