Anxiety decisions — 2010

The Board has recharacterized the issue on appeal as one for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD. The Veteran's claim is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination to clarify whether he currently suffers from any acquired psychiatric disorders (other than PTSD) that had their onset in service or are otherwise related to his period of active duty.

The Veteran's claim is being remanded for additional development due to the need for a VA examination and further analysis of his psychiatric disorder claims.

The Board found that the Veteran's paranoid schizophrenia had its onset during his second period of active service and granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claims for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 have been denied as he no longer has a rash affecting his hands, feet, and legs.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for various conditions including depression and anxiety, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), arthritis/osteoarthritis of the feet, toes, and ankles, an epididymal cyst, skin lesions, and a deviated nasal septum. The Board finds that additional development is needed to determine if these conditions are related to his military service.,The Veteran is seeking increased rating for his deviated nasal septum. The Board finds that additional development is needed to determine the current severity of this disability.,The Veteran is seeking service connection for depression and anxiety, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), arthritis/osteoarthritis of the feet, toes, and ankles, an epididymal cyst, skin lesions, and a deviated nasal septum. The Board finds that additional development is needed to determine if these conditions are related to his military service.,The Veteran is seeking service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), arthritis/osteoarthritis of the feet, toes, and ankles, an epididymal cyst, skin lesions, and a deviated nasal septum. The Board finds that additional development is needed to determine if these conditions are related to his military service.,The Veteran is seeking service connection for depression and anxiety, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), arthritis/osteoarthritis of the feet, toes, and ankles, an epididymal cyst, skin lesions, and a deviated nasal septum. The Board finds that additional development is needed to determine if these conditions are related to his military service.,The Veteran is seeking increased rating for his deviated nasal septum. The Board finds that additional development is needed to determine the current severity of this disability.

The Veteran's generalized anxiety disorder is currently evaluated at 50 percent, and the Board finds that it does not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for further development, including a VA examination and stressor verification. The issue remains pending as the Veteran has not provided sufficient information to identify claimed stressors.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, depressive disorder, and anxiety disorder, requires further development due to conflicting diagnoses and unverified stressors.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for a psychiatric disability, which includes an anxiety disorder with panic attacks. The Board is now required to decide whether this reopened claim should be granted.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD and the residuals of a head injury, finding that there was no credible evidence supporting the claimed stressors or current disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including anxiety disorder, PTSD, a right upper arm lump, jungle rot, skin disease, and hypertension are denied as there is no evidence of current diagnoses or a link to service.

The Board denied service connection for a chronic psychiatric disorder manifested by anxiety and depression, finding no current evidence of such a condition. Service connection was not granted for the middle and low back disorder.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for generalized anxiety disorder and depressive disorder is being remanded to the RO for further review, including consideration of newly submitted evidence.

The Board has granted service connection for an anxiety disorder and a lumbar spine disability, finding that the Veteran's current psychiatric problems and back issues are related to his in-service misdiagnosis of retinitis pigmentosa and injury during service. The effective date is not specified.

The Veteran's adjustment disorder with anxiety and depressed mood is rated at 30 percent, effective August 27, 2008. The reduction of the rating for prostate cancer from 100 to 20 percent was found to be improper.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected generalized anxiety disorder is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and additional development of the record.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him in need of regular aid and attendance or housebound, as he is able to perform basic self-care functions and does not require substantial confinement.

The Board has remanded the case for further development to verify in-service stressors and determine if any acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, are related to military service.

The Board has recharacterized the issue on appeal as one for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The Veteran's claim is being remanded to obtain additional evidence and provide a VA examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including generalized anxiety disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder, is remanded due to the need for a VA examination.