Anxiety decisions — 2016

The Board has determined that the Veteran's psychiatric disorders, specifically a major depressive disorder and an anxiety disorder, had their onset during service. As such, the criteria for service connection have been met.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, nightmare disorder, depression, insomnia, and anxiety is being remanded due to the need for additional development of his medical records.

The Veteran's appeal for increased disability evaluation and TDIU was denied. The temporary total rating claim due to hospitalization in excess of 21 days was also denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's anxiety disorder and bipolar mood disorder are related to his service, while there is no current diagnosis of PTSD or a link between any other psychiatric condition and service.

The Veteran's current anxiety disorder is found to be related to his active duty for training (ACDUTRA) service in 1986, and the claim for service connection is granted.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development and medical inquiry, including obtaining SSA records, prison records, and VA examinations.

The Veteran seeks service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including schizophrenia. The Board has determined that additional development is needed to verify the in-service sexual assault and harassment incidents and to obtain relevant treatment records.

The Board finds that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of PTSD or any other chronic acquired psychiatric disorder related to her military service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain a vocational assessment regarding her ability to work due to her service-connected disabilities, as the current evidence is insufficient for a determination on whether she is entitled to a TDIU.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and sleep deprivation due to anxiety have rendered him unemployable, leading to a grant of TDIU.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea and right axilla phlebitis are denied as there is no evidence of current disabilities during the period of the claim.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for his service-connected undifferentiated somatoform disorder and chronic adjustment disorder was denied. Service connection claims for diabetes mellitus, erectile dysfunction, and TDIU were also denied.

The Veteran's claims for increased rating and TDIU are being remanded due to the receipt of additional evidence. The case will be returned to the Board for further appellate consideration if in order.

The Veteran's MDD with anxiety and panic attacks is attributable to service, meeting the criteria for service connection.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a new VA examination and updated medical records.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for the issue of entitlement to service connection for a breathing disorder, claimed as shortness of breath due to asbestos exposure. The Board dismissed this issue.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss claim is denied as there is no evidence of a current disability for VA purposes.,Service connection granted for bilateral foot and knee disabilities, with the latter being secondary to the former.

The Board finds that the Veteran's PTSD is related to his active duty service as a member of the Honor Guard, and grants service connection for PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, claimed as PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for a new examination and diagnosis opinion. The current evidence does not confirm any specific psychiatric diagnoses.

The Veteran's back disability is found to be at least as likely as not related to his active service. The acquired psychiatric disorders are also found to be related to his service, with PTSD being diagnosed based on a stressor during service.