Anxiety decisions — 2010

The Board denied the appellant's claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and agoraphobia, finding that there was no credible evidence of stressors related to her service. The Board also found that the current psychiatric disorders were not incurred in or aggravated by active military service.

The Board found that the Veteran's diagnosed acquired psychiatric disorders did not have their onset in service or as a result of military service, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, variously classified (claimed as PTSD), and for asbestosis was denied. The Board found no evidence of asbestos exposure in service and insufficient competent medical evidence to establish a link between current asbestosis and service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were all denied. The Board found that new and material evidence had been submitted, but the claim was not reopened due to lack of a nexus between the claimed conditions and service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for anxiety disorder was denied in September 1971 and February 1972. He did not appeal these decisions, making them final. In October 2002, he filed a petition to reopen his claim, which resulted in the grant of service connection for anxiety disorder retroactively effective from October 8, 2002.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 10 percent since April 10, 2008. The rating is based on the symptoms of mild to moderate impairment in social and occupational functioning.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for various psychiatric disabilities, including PTSD, major depression, and anxiety, is being remanded due to the need for further development of evidence related to his alleged stressor event in service.

The Board has remanded the case due to an untranscribable audio recording from a previous hearing and the Veteran's request for another hearing at his local office.

The Board has determined that an acquired psychiatric disorder was aggravated during active military service, and thus service connection is granted for the claimed conditions.

The Veteran's combined rating of 70 percent from multiple service-connected disabilities does not meet the criteria for a TDIU rating.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records, including treatment from Vet Centers and VA facilities. The Veteran needs a new psychiatric examination to determine if he meets criteria for PTSD or other psychiatric disorders, and whether these are related to service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for further development, including an examination and review of his claims file. The case will be readjudicated after these steps are taken.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining VA clinical records and scheduling the Veteran for an examination to determine the nature and etiology of his acquired psychiatric disorders. The claims will be readjudicated after these actions.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's major depressive disorder and anxiety, finding that these conditions are causally related to his service-connected PTSD. The Veteran is now entitled to a separate evaluation for this disability.

The Board has granted service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including depression and anxiety, as these conditions are found to be proximately due to the appellant's service-connected skin disability.

The Board has granted an effective date of July 28, 2008 for the award of a 100% disability rating for Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Major Depression. The Veteran's appeal was based on his contention that he should have received this higher rating earlier.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, finding no nexus between the current disability and military service or any incident thereof.

The Board has determined that further development is needed to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and anxiety disorder. This includes obtaining additional VA medical records and scheduling the Veteran for an examination to determine the nature and etiology of any current psychiatric disability.

The Veteran's need for regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities, particularly his lumbar spine condition, has been established. He requires assistance with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and handling finances.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The case is now remanded for further development.