Anxiety decisions — 2011

The Board has determined that further development is needed to determine the Veteran's current hearing loss and tinnitus, as well as his anxiety disorder. The claims are being remanded for additional examinations and consideration of all relevant evidence.

The Board has determined that the appellant's allegations of an in-service stressor are not credible, and therefore service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder cannot be granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's current psychiatric disorders are related to her active service. The Veteran is required to undergo a VA examination and provide additional information.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was denied. The Board found no current diagnosis of PTSD and thus, the Veteran does not meet the criteria for a current disability as required for service connection.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for additional development.

The Veteran's service-connected total disability due to permanent nature of a condition allowed payment for medical expenses incurred at a private hospital on February 13, 2008 due to an emergency situation.

The Veteran had continuous symptoms of erectile dysfunction beginning during or shortly after service, and this condition is presumed to be related to exposure to toxic solvents.,The Veteran began experiencing weakness in the ankles and legs during or shortly after service, and this condition is presumed to be related to exposure to toxic solvents.,The Veteran had edema of the legs that is presumed to be related to exposure to toxic solvents.,Service connection for a lung disorder was denied in 1948 but new evidence received prior to the Veteran's death raises a reasonable possibility of substantiating the claim.,The Veteran began experiencing symptoms of BPH during service and this condition is presumed to be related to exposure to toxic solvents.,The Veteran had depression with related stress and anxiety, which is presumed to be related to service, including combat experiences.,The Veteran had chronic dry skin on the hands that is presumed to be related to exposure to toxic solvents or service-connected chronic renal failure.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any PTSD and the current severity of his service-connected major depressive/anxiety disorders. The effective date for the grant of service connection for these conditions will also be reconsidered.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and anxiety disorder/mood disorder secondary to head trauma, effective January 24, 2007.

The Veteran's claims are being remanded to obtain additional medical records, determine the completeness of his service treatment records, and provide him with VA examinations for his claimed high blood pressure, stomach disorder, and acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's service-connected dysthymic disorder with some anxiety, recurrent dislocation of the left shoulder, acneform dermatitis, and maxillary sinusitis meet the criteria for a TDIU rating due to their severity and combined effect on his ability to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD and anxiety disorder were denied. The Board found no current diagnosis of PTSD, and the VA examinations did not show symptoms that would warrant a higher rating for anxiety disorder.

The Veteran's anxiety disorder is currently rated at 30 percent, which represents a full grant of benefits as he continues to disagree with the assigned evaluation.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for chronic schizophrenia, currently diagnosed as major depressive disorder (MDD), generalized anxiety disorder (GAD with panic attacks), and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) was denied. The decision is based on new evidence received after the Veteran filed his reopened claim.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, finding that his combat experiences in Vietnam are sufficient to cause his PTSD symptoms.

The Board has granted an effective date of June 27, 2001 for the grant of service connection for dysthymia (formerly claimed as anxiety and depression). The Veteran's claim was initially filed in June 2001.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including depression and anxiety, finding no probative evidence indicating that his current condition is related to his active service.

The Board denied reopening of the Veteran's claims for service connection due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Board denied the Veteran's application to reopen her claim of entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and other mental conditions. The evidence submitted was found not new or material.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA and private treatment records, a psychiatric examination, and readjudication of the claims.