Anxiety decisions — 2014

The Board finds that the Veteran's current psychiatric conditions, including PTSD, are not service-connected due to lack of credible evidence linking his symptoms directly to his military service.

The Board has ordered a remand to obtain an updated VA examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's psychiatric conditions, specifically his major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and adjustment disorder. The examiner is asked to address whether these conditions are related to service-connected asbestosis.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD and other mental health conditions, are not service-connected as there is no credible evidence of in-service stressors or a link between current symptoms and active service.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for bipolar disorder was denied. The Board also remanded the claims of service connection for a bilateral shoulder disorder and TDIU, as these issues require further development.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining new VA examinations and obtaining outstanding VA medical records.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and development of his VA treatment records.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD. The appeal was reopened and new evidence was submitted that supported reopening of the claim.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including depression and anxiety, are being remanded for additional development to determine their relationship to his service-connected shoulder injury.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current disability for which service connection can be granted. The claims are therefore denied.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine the nature and etiology of her claimed conditions.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, characterized as depressive neurosis, anxiety disorder NOS, major depressive disorder, and posttraumatic stress disorder, has been increased to a 70 percent rating effective August 22, 2011. The condition presents with occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a sleep disorder, increased rating for chronic left knee strain, and TDIU were all denied. The Board found that the Veteran does not have an independent sleep disorder.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to new evidence and a need for additional medical examination.

The Board has ordered a remand to obtain additional evidence and provide an adequate examination for the Veteran's TDIU claim, as her previous opinion was inadequate.

The Board has granted service connection for a bipolar disorder, finding that the Veteran's current disability is likely to have had its onset during her period of active service. The other psychiatric disorders are not connected to service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied. The Board found no evidence of a current diagnosis or in-service occurrence that would support the claims.

The Veteran's claims for insomnia, anxiety disorder, and depression were denied as there is no evidence of a current disability or in-service incurrence.

Prior to June 7, 2013, the Veteran's anxiety disorder was rated at 30 percent and granted. Since then, it has been rated at 70 percent.,Since June 7, 2013, the Veteran also has a separate rating for alcohol dependence.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and anxiety disorder with alcohol dependence resulted in significant occupational and social impairment, warranting a rating of 70 percent prior to January 23, 2013.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability to include PTSD, major depression, panic disorder and social anxiety disorder is found to be incurred in service. His coronary artery disease is also found to be proximately due to his service-connected acquired psychiatric disability. The Veteran meets the criteria for a total disability evaluation based on individual unemployability due to his service connected disabilities.