Anxiety decisions — 2018

The Veteran's hearing loss disability of the right ear is granted service connection. The appeals for hypertension and erectile dysfunction are dismissed, and the appeal for an acquired psychiatric disability (including PTSD and anxiety) is remanded.

The Veteran's PTSD with depressive disorder and anxiety has been rated at 50 percent since April 11, 2007. The Board denied a higher rating for the condition and dismissed the claim for TDIU.

The Veteran's migraines are granted a 50% rating, effective January 9, 2008. The Veteran's anxiety disorder is denied any increase in rating.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including PTSD, due to lack of new and material evidence. The appeals for multiple body traumas, low back disorder, neck disorder, bilateral hearing loss, and vertigo are also remanded.

The Veteran's irritable colon syndrome and internal hemorrhoids have been rated appropriately, but his chronic depression with anxiety has not received the appropriate effective dates.,The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not warrant a higher rating at any point during the appeal period.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD, anxiety, depression) due to lack of evidence showing a direct relationship between these conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's anxiety disorder is currently rated at 30 percent, and the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted. The evidence does not demonstrate symptoms warranting a higher disability evaluation.

The Veteran's initial rating for PTSD was granted at 50 percent prior to February 7, 2013. From July 1, 2013 to June 4, 2014, the rating was increased to 70 percent. After that date, a higher rating is denied.

The Veteran's initial rating for depressive disorder and anxiety disorder is being remanded due to incomplete records and the need for a new VA examination.

The claim of service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and anxiety, is remanded. The Board finds that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the previously denied claim.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection and an increased rating are remanded due to the need for additional examinations and evaluations.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and hypertension due to insufficient evidence on file. The Veteran is seeking service connection for these conditions, which he asserts were incurred during his active duty service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's psychiatric conditions, including PTSD. The claim will be reconsidered with a new examination.

The Veteran's adjustment disorder with anxiety and depression is currently rated at 50 percent, but the Board finds that his symptoms do not warrant a higher rating as they do not meet the criteria for a 70 or 100 percent rating.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a left forearm disability and remanded the issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD, anxiety and depressive disorder).

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development, including consideration of a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU). The claim for increased rating for residuals of fracture, little finger right hand remains pending.

The Veteran's social anxiety disorder is related to his military service and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's social anxiety disorder is related to his military service and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, Adjustment Disorder, and Anxiety Disorder. The Veteran's symptoms are related to his in-service combat experiences.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and information.