Anxiety decisions — 2018

The Veteran's anxiety disorder is currently rated at 30 percent, effective March 6, 2009. The Board finds that the evidence does not support a higher rating as his symptoms do not meet or approximate the criteria for a disability rating in excess of 30 percent.

The Board denied the reopening of a previously denied claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that new and material evidence had not been received to support the claim.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, anxiety disorder, and depressive disorder, is attributable to service. The Board finds that the Veteran has a current diagnosis of these conditions and there is medical evidence linking them to her in-service experiences.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and remanded the issues of psychiatric disorders other than PTSD and TDIU.

The Veteran's PTSD and anxiety disorder have resulted in occupational and social impairment with occasional decreases in work efficiency, but not to the extent warranting a higher evaluation.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including anxiety, stress, depression, sleep disorder, nightmares, and PTSD is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for bilateral foot tendonitis has been withdrawn. The case is being remanded to obtain additional information and evidence regarding the Veteran's psychiatric disorders.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and verifying stressor allegations. A psychiatric examination is also required.

The Board has granted service connection for Bipolar Disorder, finding that it was incurred in service. However, the claim of service connection for PTSD with anxiety and depression is denied as there is no link between the current symptoms and an in-service stressor.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and SSA disability benefits records. A supplemental VA medical opinion is also needed to determine if the Veteran has a current psychiatric disorder distinct from PTSD that is medically linked to her symptoms during active service.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder and anxiety disorder have been granted a 70 percent rating, effective from the date of service connection. The Board also found that he is unemployable due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depression, substance abuse, and anxiety disorder due to military sexual trauma is being remanded for additional development.

The Board has determined that further development is needed to determine the nature and etiology of any current acquired psychiatric condition, including anxiety, depression, and PTSD. Additionally, a VA examination is required to determine if chronic fatigue syndrome is related to service.

The Veteran seeks service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including major depressive disorder, adjustment disorder with depression and anxiety, panic disorder with agoraphobia, and posttraumatic stress disorder. The case is being remanded to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's claim is being remanded for additional development including a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed psychiatric disorder, specifically PTSD.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, unspecified anxiety disorder with features of generalized anxiety, is found to be related to his active duty service and granted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, other than PTSD, finding that her current mental health issues are not related to her military service or a service-connected condition.

The Veteran's service connection claims for acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, anxiety, depression, alcohol use disorder, and unspecified personality disorder, were denied. The Board found no evidence of a diagnosed PTSD or other chronic disability related to service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining an addendum opinion to reconcile prior diagnoses and address the etiology of any psychiatric disability diagnosed during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board found that the Veteran's claimed acquired mental disorders, memory problems, and headaches did not have onset in service or are otherwise causally connected to active service.