Anxiety decisions — 2012

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including nervousness (Generalized Anxiety Disorder), and a back disability.,Degenerative joint disease of the lumbar spine was not shown to be related to service.

The Veteran's hypertension rating is being reviewed for the period between August 1975 and January 2005, including whether it was properly discontinued. The service connection claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as anxiety disorder and PTSD) will be remanded to obtain a VA examination.

The Board has determined that there is no competent diagnosis of PTSD. The Veteran's psychiatric diagnoses include depression and anxiety disorders, but not PTSD.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including anxiety disorder and schizophrenia, is related to his active service. Therefore, service connection for this condition is granted.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to a failure to request certain documents related to a Merchant Marine Physical Examination report signed by a VA physician in June 2009.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's anxiety disorder is attributable to his military service, but does not meet the criteria for a diagnosis of PTSD.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a hearing before the Board.

The Veteran's anxiety disorder is currently rated at 30 percent, effective January 20, 2010. The appeal does not involve service connection for PTSD.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for further development due to incomplete records and failed examinations. The Veteran is required to provide information about all treatment received, including VA treatment, since January 2011.

The Veteran's initial claim for higher ratings for his service-connected anxiety and depression was denied. The current rating of 70 percent is effective from August 4, 2011.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, mood disorder, dysthymic disorder, and depression and anxiety, are found to be related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, anxiety disorder, major depressive disorder, and panic disorder with agoraphobia, is being remanded due to the need for additional development of her medical records and consideration of an in-service personal assault stressor.

The Veteran's unauthorized medical expenses for treatment at Foote Memorial Hospital from May 12, 2008 to May 14, 2008 were denied because he refused transfer to a VA facility when arrangements were made and reasonable attempts were documented.

The Board found that the Veteran's current diagnosed acquired psychiatric disorders did not originate in service or for many years thereafter and are not related to any incident during active service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for further examination and development of his psychiatric disability claims, including PTSD.

The Veteran's pre-existing psychiatric conditions, including Asperger's syndrome, bipolar disorder, and anxiety disorder, were not aggravated by his military service.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including a herniated disc of the lumbar spine and left sciatic nerve damage, as secondary to service-connected disabilities. The Veteran's skin disorders were not found to be related to his military service.

The Board is remanding the case for additional development to obtain missing service records, verify periods of active duty, and obtain VA and private treatment records. The Veteran's psychiatric disability status will also be re-evaluated.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bipolar disorder, anxiety, and depression are related to his active service.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death and for DEA benefits, finding that there was no evidence linking the Veteran's death to military service.