Anxiety decisions — 2013

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, and tremors secondary to PTSD were denied as there is no competent evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

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

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary prior to the adjudication of this claim, including obtaining VA and non-VA treatment records, scheduling a VA examination, and requesting any pertinent Offutt Air Force Base-Ehrling Bergquist Hospital records.

The Veteran requested a hearing for his appeal, and the case is dismissed due to withdrawal of the appeal for hypertension. The generalized anxiety disorder issue remains in dispute.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have a valid diagnosis of PTSD and his symptoms are more consistent with depression and anxiety. Therefore, service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD, Anxiety Disorder) and sleep apnea is denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a TDIU, finding that her anxiety disorder does not preclude her from obtaining and maintaining employment.

The Veteran's anxiety disorder, not otherwise specified, is found to be related to his military service and the claim for service connection is granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient examination and medical opinion regarding the Veteran's claimed acquired psychiatric disorder, including anxiety and depressive disorder. The Veteran is scheduled for a VA psychiatric examination to determine the nature, extent of severity, and etiology of any current psychiatric disability affecting him.

The Veteran's claim for a psychiatric disability other than PTSD, including fatigue and ulcers, is dismissed as the appeal does not provide additional compensation.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn prior to the Board making a decision.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disabilities, including depression, anxiety, and adjustment disorder, are related to her active duty service. The appeal is granted.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions have prevented him from securing and following substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's PTSD has been manifested by mild symptoms such as anxiety, occasional panic attacks, poor sleep, and flashbacks. His mood is anxious but his insight and judgment are good. The disability results in occupational and social impairment comparable to reduced reliability and productivity.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disability other than mood disorder (claimed as anxiety, depression, and stress), to include PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for additional VA treatment records.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, Anxiety Disorder with Panic Attacks, and Depression, are found to be related to pre-service events. The service-connected anxiety disorder is also found to have aggravated the Veteran's chemical dependency. As such, service connection for these conditions is granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's anxiety disorder with depression is related to his service, including witnessing combat events in Vietnam. As a result, the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is granted.

The Veteran's service treatment records do not show any psychiatric disorders. His current depression and anxiety are attributed to his below-the-knee amputation due to combat injuries sustained during the Korean War.,His dementia of Alzheimer's Type is currently being treated, but there is no direct evidence linking it to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), is being remanded due to the need for additional development and medical opinions.

The Board found that the Veteran does not meet the criteria for service connection for a psychiatric disability, including PTSD, as his current conditions are more likely related to substance abuse and childhood trauma rather than service.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, major depressive disorder, anxiety disorder, and panic disorder with agoraphobia, is related to his active service.