Anxiety decisions — 2011

The Veteran's claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depression, and anxiety disorder is being remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for her anxiety disorder and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for further development, including a VA examination.

The Board has granted service connection for anxiety disorder, not otherwise specified, finding that the Veteran's current diagnosis of anxiety disorder is etiologically related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depressive disorder, major depressive disorder and anxiety disorder is being remanded due to the need for further development.

The Veteran's service-connected anxiety disorder does not render him so helpless as to be in need of regular aid and attendance or permanently bedridden due to his nonservice-connected medical conditions. Therefore, he is not entitled to special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance or housebound status.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to a need for clarification of an opinion regarding the Veteran's anxiety disorder and its relation to service.

The Board has granted service connection for mycosis fungoides, finding that the Veteran's skin disorder is likely due to his period of active service. The claim of service connection for PTSD and other psychiatric disorders remains pending.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for additional development and consideration of all diagnosed conditions.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination. The issues on appeal include an initial evaluation for anxiety disorder, service connection for tinnitus, hypertension, headaches, and gout.

The Board has determined that the appellant's service connection claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depression, anxiety attacks, and memory loss, needs further development due to a recent amendment to VA's adjudication regulations governing service connection for PTSD. The case is being remanded for a VA psychiatric examination.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depression, or anxiety. The claim is based on new evidence that was not previously considered.

The Veteran's current psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and generalized anxiety disorder, was incurred in service and has been causally related to service. Therefore, the claim for service connection is granted.

The Board has granted a reduction from a 100% rating to a 70% rating for the Veteran's service-connected anxiety disorder. The claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability is also granted.

The Veteran's appeal for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance of another person was dismissed as he stated that he does not require such assistance.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and consideration of new evidence.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and further development of his claims.

The Veteran's service-connected adjustment disorder with anxiety is rated at a 50 percent since October 10, 2007.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is related to his combat service and grants service connection for PTSD.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected low back disorder. The Board denied service connection for hypertension and CAD with heart attack as secondary to his service-connected low back disorder.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a psychiatric examination. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered based on the additional evidence.