Anxiety decisions — 2008

The Board has determined that further development of the medical evidence is necessary to determine if service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including anxiety disorder and major depressive disorder, is warranted.

The Board found that the evidence does not establish a current diagnosis of an anxiety disorder or nervous condition and did not find any in-service event, injury, or disease related to such conditions. As a result, service connection for these conditions was denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran's generalized anxiety disorder is related to his military service and finds in favor of granting service connection for this disability.

The VA Board found that the veteran's claimed conditions of allergic rhinitis and anxiety were not incurred in or aggravated by service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a psychiatric disorder and an increased rating for his gastrointestinal disorder. The issues remain unresolved.

The Board has determined that the veteran's accounts of sexual harassment in service are credible and sufficient to support a diagnosis of PTSD, leading to the grant of service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD.

The veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development and review. The hepatitis C claim is also being remanded as VA must obtain a medical opinion or provide an examination to properly adjudicate this issue.

The veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, depressive disorder to include anxiety, residuals of rubella, right ankle disability, and left shoulder disability were all denied. The Board found no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.,VA did not provide a VA examination in response to the veteran's claims.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including generalized anxiety disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder, finding no current diagnosis of PTSD and insufficient evidence linking any diagnosed condition to military service.

The Board has ordered a remand for further development, including a VA examination to determine the etiology of the veteran's generalized anxiety disorder and major depressive disorder, as well as whether these conditions are related to his service-connected GERD.

The veteran is seeking service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, anxiety, and depression. The case has been remanded to obtain additional medical records and opinions regarding the relationship between his current mental health problems and service.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining an addendum from a VA orthopedic examiner and a neuropsychiatric examination. The AMC/RO must also verify the veteran's service records, obtain SSA records if applicable, and determine if a VA social and industrial survey is warranted.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and additional evidence submitted by the appellant. The VA will review the veteran's file with a psychiatrist and cardiologist, consider Dr. Roque's affidavit, and adjudicate the claim of service connection for the cause of death.

The Board has determined that a VA examination is needed to determine whether the veteran has an acquired psychiatric disorder, including depression, anxiety/panic disorder and PTSD, and if so, whether it is related to service. The RO must also attempt to verify any in-service stressor events.

The Board denied service connection for a psychiatric disorder, left wrist disorder, and right wrist disorder. The heart disorder claim is pending as the evidence does not establish its onset during service.

The veteran's claim for additional compensation for four dependent children was granted with an effective date of December 18, 2003. This decision is based on the submission of a USPS delivery confirmation receipt showing acceptance by the Houston VA RO of the veteran's forms establishing his dependents' status.

The veteran's appeal is remanded for further development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling VA examinations to assess the severity of his service-connected constipation disorder and anxiety disorder.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities, including diabetes mellitus and its complications, render him in need of regular aid and attendance due to his poor balance caused by decreased eyesight and impaired depth perception, as well as weakness and numbness in his extremities. The Board finds that he is unable to function without supervision and assistance.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claims must be remanded for further action, including VA examinations to determine whether he has current psychiatric disabilities and secondary or aggravated conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (anxiety) incurred in service and has also granted a 20 percent rating for the veteran's compression fracture at L4.