Anxiety decisions — 2015

The Veteran's service-connected adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depression is currently rated at 50 percent, which is the maximum schedular rating available. The Board found that his symptoms do not warrant a higher evaluation.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated at 50 percent since the entire period under consideration, and she is granted a TDIU for the entire period.,She was previously denied an increased rating for her migraine headaches. The Board has now awarded a higher rating of 50 percent.

The Veteran's anxiety disorder is currently rated at 30 percent, but the Board finds that his symptoms do not warrant a higher rating.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depressive disorder, anxiety disorder, and mood disorder due to a lack of evidence linking these conditions to active duty service.

The Veteran's service connection claim for Generalized Anxiety Disorder with Depression (claimed as PTSD) is granted, and the validity of his previous PTSD diagnosis is not addressed.

The Board has ordered a remand due to the inadequacy of the May 2015 VA examination, and additional records from SSA are needed.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional treatment records and afford him new examinations. The case will be returned to the Board for further consideration.

The Veteran's anxiety disorder with depressive disorder NOS is currently rated at 50 percent, effective May 4, 1998.,The Veteran was granted TDIU based on his service-connected psychiatric disability.

The Veteran's service-connected psychophysiologic GI reaction with mild anxiety and PTSD resulted in occupational and social impairment, warranting a 70% evaluation from November 13, 2003 through April 22, 2010.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the case is dismissed.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for neck disability, back disability, left eye disability, residuals of cold injury of feet, traumatic brain injury, anxiety, and depressive disorder. The evidence did not establish a link between these conditions and his military service.

The Board has granted the Veteran's request to reopen his claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, Adjustment Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder and Anxiety Disorder. The case is now remanded for further development.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including anxiety, major depressive disorder, and PTSD, are found to be incurred in or aggravated by events during his active duty service.

The Board found that the reduction from a 50 percent rating to a 30 percent rating for anxiety disorder NOS with PTSD features was proper and denied restoration of the 50 percent rating.

The Board finds that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim of entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The Veteran's PTSD with depression and anxiety is a result of service.

The Veteran's service-connected anxiety disorder meets the percentage requirements for a TDIU, and his other disabilities do not prevent him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as dysthymia and anxiety disorder, is related to her active duty service.

The Veteran's generalized anxiety disorder has been manifested by symptoms such as depressed mood, anxiety, and sleep impairment, resulting in occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform occupational tasks. The current rating of 30 percent is appropriate given the level of impairment.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, effective March 5, 2009. The Board found that the symptoms do not warrant a higher rating.

The Veteran's current psychiatric disorder had onset during his active service and the Board has determined that it is related to his military service.