Anxiety decisions — 2018

The Board found no credible evidence of the claimed in-service stressors for PTSD and denied both PTSD and an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD. The Veteran's depression was diagnosed based on his reported history, but without a verified stressor.

The Veteran's anxiety is found to be part of her service-connected PTSD. The dermatitis claim remains pending as the evidence does not support a separate diagnosis.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed in order to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims for service connection, higher ratings for anxiety disorder, and TDIU. The Veteran will be provided an opportunity to provide additional evidence and undergo a VA examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and anxiety disorder is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination, as well as the need to obtain additional medical records.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for epilepsy and granted it. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, anxiety, and depression, is also considered in light of new evidence.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were granted effective September 24, 2013. However, the award of service connection for Generalized Anxiety Disorder was not prior to this date.

The July 1977 rating decision denied service connection for a nervous disorder, but the Board found that there was clear and unmistakable error in this decision due to failure to consider whether the Veteran's pre-existing psychiatric condition aggravated by service.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder with generalized anxiety disorder is service-connected, and his sleep apnea is secondary to this condition. The Board finds no evidence of asbestos exposure or other conditions related to service.

The Board denied increased ratings for the Veteran's hypertensive cardiovascular disease, hypertension, and anxiety reaction with dizziness and dysthymia.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his acquired psychiatric disorder and bilateral pes planus, finding that new evidence did not warrant reopening of the service connection claim for PTSD. The rating for bilateral pes planus remained at 10 percent.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is denied.,Service connection is granted for unspecified neurocognitive disorder with behavioral disturbance and generalized anxiety disorder.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and anxiety disorder, is denied as there is no valid diagnosis of PTSD consistent with DSM criteria. The Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of PTSD or any other mental health condition that can be linked to his military service.

The Board has granted the Veteran's petition to reopen his claim for service connection for a generalized anxiety disorder secondary to his service-connected Hepatitis C. The case is now remanded for further development and consideration.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD and granted it, finding that new evidence supports a diagnosis of PTSD related to his military service.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including secondary cannabis use disorder. The rating assigned is 30 percent for the thoracic spine disability.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD and anxiety disability have not been reopened due to lack of new and material evidence. The claim for major depressive disorder, memory loss, heart disability, and sleep disorder has also been denied.,There is no service connection granted for any condition.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as generalized anxiety disorder, is related to his active service and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining military personnel records and VA treatment records, and for a new VA psychiatric examination to address the etiology of the Veteran's diagnosed acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for mood and anxiety disorders, right knee arthralgia, and a nerve condition on the right side of face due to lack of evidence showing these conditions were incurred in or are otherwise related to his military service.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for benefits under 38 C.F.R. � 3.815 and 38 C.F.R. � 3.814 as she does not have a manifestation of spina bifida, which is required to qualify for these benefits.