Anxiety decisions — 2013

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depression, and anxiety is being remanded due to the need for additional development of his medical records and an updated VA examination.

The Veteran's anxiety disorder with subclinical posttraumatic stress disorder has been rated at 70 percent since March 23, 2010. The rating is granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining SSA records and private medical records.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, as the appellant's current diagnoses do not meet the criteria for such a claim due to her pre-existing conditions and lack of in-service stressor.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development to determine if the Veteran's current psychiatric disability is related to his active service, specifically including his wartime service in Vietnam and witnessing a helicopter explosion from a mortar or rocket hit.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and conducting a VA examination. The issues on appeal are whether he should receive an increased evaluation for his service-connected adjustment disorder with anxiety and depressed mood, and if so, whether he qualifies for TDIU.

The Veteran's adjustment disorder with anxiety and depression is found to be as likely as not related to his active military service.

The Veteran was granted service connection for PTSD and depressive disorder, but not for a low back condition. The Board found that the evidence supported these determinations.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD and traumatic brain injury with memory loss, finding that there is no evidence linking these conditions to his active duty.

The Veteran's anxiety and PTSD symptoms have worsened, leading to hospitalization and police intervention. The Board has determined that the current ratings are appropriate for different time periods.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate development regarding the credibility of the Veteran's stressor accounts and the need for a new psychiatric examination.

The Board found that Parkinson's disease did not manifest in service and is unrelated to service, including exposure to ionizing radiation or asbestos. The Veteran's claim for service connection was denied.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including cyclothymic disorder and not otherwise specified mood disorders, was initially manifested during active service and has been recurrent since then. The Board finds that the Veteran's cyclothymic disorder accounts for all the psychiatric symptoms and impairment claimed to be due to a bipolar disorder.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder to include PTSD, MDD, anxiety disorder, and depression is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, anxiety, and major depressive disorder, is related to his service. Therefore, service connection for these conditions is granted.

The Veteran has been diagnosed with PTSD, dysthymia and adjustment disorder with anxiety, all of which are found to be related to his service in Vietnam. The Board finds that the criteria for service connection have been met.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining VA medical records and scheduling a VA psychiatric examination to determine if any current psychiatric disorder is related to service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining outstanding VA treatment records and scheduling a VA psychiatric examination.

The Veteran's anxiety and insomnia are shown to be manifested by a level of impairment that more nearly approximates mild or transient symptoms, resulting in occupational and social impairment during periods of significant stress. The lowest GAF score was 65.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development due to incomplete medical records and a need for additional opinions regarding service connection.