Anxiety decisions — 2014

The Board has determined that the Veteran wishes to withdraw his appeal regarding high blood pressure. The claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and GERD have been reopened, but the effective date claim remains on appeal as the Veteran did not provide a valid reason for withdrawing it. Service connection for bilateral glaucoma is granted with an effective date of March 30, 2009.

The Board has granted service connection for an anxiety disorder, finding that the Veteran's current condition is related to his period of active duty.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, depression, anxiety disorder, and panic disorder.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's psychiatric disorder, manifested by occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, warrants a disability rating of 70 percent.

The Board has remanded the case for clarification of a VA psychologist's opinion regarding whether any currently present acquired psychiatric disorder is related to service, specifically Vietnam service or other incidents of active duty.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted, effective from March 30, 2010.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his PTSD. The case will be returned to the Board after further review.

The Board finds that the Veteran does not meet the criteria for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, as his symptoms are better explained by a personality disorder and substance abuse disorders.

The Board found that there is no evidence of a nexus between the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder and his service, or that it was caused or aggravated by any service-connected disability.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's anxiety disorder and depressive disorder are related to his military service, thus granting service connection for these conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD and anxiety disorder, are related to his in-service experiences in Korea. As such, service connection is granted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for psychiatric disability other than PTSD, finding that his diagnosed major depressive and anxiety disorders are not related to service.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for a knee disorder and granted it. The psychiatric disorder and sleep disorder claims were denied.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The case will be remanded for further action.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD was found to cause occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a 50 percent evaluation.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's anxiety disorder began during service and is therefore granted service connection.

The Veteran seeks service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and anxiety. The case is remanded due to incomplete records and the need for a VA examination.

The Veteran's generalized anxiety disorder resulted in occupational and social impairment with occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform tasks. The disability was rated at 30 percent prior to November 12, 2008.

The Board finds that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD and generalized anxiety disorder, is at least in equipoise with service connection due to her in-service stressors. Therefore, service connection for these conditions is granted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including coronary artery disease, hypertension, pancreatitis, dementia, anxiety disorder, and depressive disorder, all secondary to diabetes mellitus. The decision did not address any exposure basis or grant a disability rating.