Anxiety decisions — 2018

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that her current diagnosis of major depressive disorder and anxiety disorder did not have onset during active service or be otherwise related to military service.

The Veteran's GERD was rated as noncompensable prior to January 13, 2012 and as 10 percent disabling thereafter. The Veteran’s anxiety disorder was initially rated at 30 percent from November 22, 2014.,Both conditions were remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the claims for an increased rating for hypertension, service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as anxiety and nervous conditions), and TDIU due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to adjudicate the claims for service connection for vertigo, acquired psychiatric disorder, and hearing loss. The Veteran's claims will be remanded for further development.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's claimed psychiatric disorders, particularly PTSD. The Veteran is required to provide additional VA treatment records and undergo a psychiatric examination.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the grant of a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is remanded due to the absence of a statement of the case.

The Veteran's PTSD, dysthymic disorder, and anxiety disorder are related to his military service.,The Veteran's hepatitis B is related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's psychiatric conditions, specifically his claimed schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, and anxiety disorder. The examiner is required to address whether these conditions are related to service.

The Veteran's representative withdrew all issues on appeal prior to the Board making a decision.

The Veteran was granted service connection for headaches, left knee strain, right patellar tendonitis, bilateral elbow strain, bilateral wrist strain, and bilateral shoulder strain.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder was denied.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD was denied due to lack of new and material evidence. His initial rating for PTSD remains at 70 percent, but he is granted a TDIU.

The Veteran's diagnosed adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood is found to have started during her active duty service, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and dismissed the appeal for service connection of headaches. The claims for bilateral hearing loss, PTSD, and anxiety are remanded.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders have been granted service connection as they are aggravated by his service-connected back, neck and joint disabilities.,Cysts due to exposure to chemicals at Camp Lejeune have not been granted service connection as there is no evidence of a chronic disease associated with the exposure.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, anxiety disorder, and depression. The Veteran needs to provide updated VA treatment records and a new examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, and Major Depressive Disorder, has been reopened. Service connection is granted with a 10% rating for the right inguinal herniorrhaphy scar.

The Veteran's left knee TKA is related to his service-connected right knee disorder, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and adjustment disorder, finding that her symptoms are related to in-service stressors.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of a right elbow disorder and right upper extremity neuropathy are remanded.,The Veteran's claims for increased disability ratings for various conditions, including right wrist sprain, lumbar strain, hip trochanteric bursitis, ankle sprains, and headaches, are also remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, depression, and anxiety. The Veteran's claim is not yet fully adjudicated.