Anxiety decisions — 2009

The Veteran's service-connected generalized anxiety disorder and depressive disorder are currently rated at 30 percent, the minimum rating for moderate disability. The symptoms do not warrant a higher rating.

The Board has granted service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that his psychiatric disorder, which began in service and was aggravated by service, contributed to his suicide.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have PTSD or major depression or anxiety disorder other than PTSD related to his military service and denied both claims.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and other mental health conditions, as well as headaches, are being remanded to allow for further development of the record.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and anxiety disorder NOS, as well as his claim for TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional development of evidence.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a new hearing before a Veterans Law Judge at her local RO.

The Veteran's anxiety disorder is being remanded for further examination and opinion regarding its relationship to his service-connected irritable bowel disease with gastritis and cholecystectomy.

The Veteran's PTSD was previously rated at 30 percent, and the evaluation has been increased to 50 percent effective March 11, 2004. The evaluation for PTSD from September 19, 2008 is now 70 percent.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining verification of in-service stressors and scheduling a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the claims for hypertension and anxiety to allow for a comprehensive examination and opinion regarding service connection, evaluation, and any secondary or aggravation issues.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including adjudicating claims of service connection for depression, anxiety, and mood swings secondary to service-connected disorders. The Veteran's ability to work considering all her service-connected disabilities will also be assessed.

The Veteran's adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood is related to his military service. The Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of PTSD.

The Board found that the appellant's personality disorder was not incurred in service and his current acquired psychiatric disorders are not related to service or any incident therein, including aggravation.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and verification of in-service stressors.

The Board found that the Veteran's anxiety and depression were not incurred in or aggravated by active service, nor may they be presumed to have been incurred therein. The claim for service connection was denied.

The Veteran's anxiety disorder is currently rated at 30 percent, while his amebiasis has been denied as there is no current disability associated with it.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities meet the percentage rating standards for TDIU and his claim is granted. The effective date of this decision is June 20, 2006.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for a VA psychiatric examination. The issue has been restated as entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including anxiety disorder and possibly PTSD.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for an anxiety disorder that he believes is secondary to his service-connected hearing loss and tinnitus. The case has been remanded for further examination and opinion regarding the relationship between his service-connected conditions and any diagnosed psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's depression with anxiety is currently manifested by occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a 50 percent disability rating.