Anxiety decisions — 2014

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a new examination and evaluation of his service-connected head injury with post-concussion syndrome and anxiety disorder.

The Veteran's generalized anxiety disorder was manifested by symptoms such as depressed mood, anxiety, sleep problems, irritability, concentration problems, disturbances of motivation and mood, difficulty in establishing and maintaining effective work and social relationships. The Board found that the criteria for a disability rating in excess of 50 percent were not met.

The Board has remanded the case for a VA psychiatric examination to address the etiology of any and all diagnosed psychiatric disorders, including alcohol dependence. The Veteran's service connection claim remains pending.

The Board found no evidence of a service connection for PTSD or any other psychiatric disorder during the periods of active duty for training in the Florida Army National Guard. The Appellant's current psychiatric disorders are not related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development and an addendum opinion to address whether the Veteran meets the criteria for a PTSD diagnosis, as well as any other psychiatric disorders. The VA examiner will also provide opinions on whether these conditions are related to service events.

The Veteran's psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is as likely as not related to his active service and fear of hostile military activity. Service connection for a psychiatric disorder is granted.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection on the merits have been dismissed due to her withdrawal of these claims. The Board has not jurisdiction over these issues and they are therefore dismissed.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are denied as he did not serve during a recognized period of war, thus making him ineligible for nonservice-connected disability pension benefits.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, other than PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and opinion regarding his depressive disorder.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a videoconference hearing and for issuance of a statement of the case on the issue of an increased rating for bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's service-connected anxiety disorder with depression is currently rated at 30 percent, and the Board finds that this rating adequately reflects the severity of his symptoms.

The Veteran's psychiatric disability, including PTSD and anxiety reaction, was manifested by symptoms such as irritability, anxiety, flashbacks, sleep impairment, mild impairment of memory, difficulty concentrating, disturbance in motivation and mood, and difficulty maintaining effective relationships. The Board found that the evidence did not show total occupational and social impairment at any point during the appeal period.

The Veteran's appeals for PTSD and an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD have been withdrawn. The remaining issues were either not addressed or denied.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to incomplete records and need for clarification of stressor allegations. The Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is pending.

The Veteran's anxiety disorder has been rated at the highest possible level (70%) due to significant occupational and social impairment, including symptoms such as suicidal ideation, intermittent illogical speech, and difficulty in establishing effective relationships.

The Board denied service connection for a psychiatric disability, including PTSD, depression, adjustment disorder with anxiety, and ADHD. The issues of service connection for low back, left hip, and left leg disabilities were also denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not meet the criteria for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including depression and anxiety. The evidence does not establish a diagnosis of PTSD or any other mental health condition during service or within one year post-service discharge.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a new VA examination to evaluate the nature and etiology of his acquired psychiatric disabilities, to include PTSD, major depressive disorder, anxiety and agoraphobia. The TDIU claim is also being remanded.

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

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, arthritis of the right knee, and sleep apnea were denied. The Board found no evidence linking these conditions to service or a service-connected disability.