Anxiety decisions — 2018

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's service connection claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The VA will obtain additional medical records and schedule a VA examination to determine if the Veteran meets the criteria for PTSD and other psychiatric disorders.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and traumatic brain injury have been characterized by depression, feelings of worthlessness, suicidal ideation, a few suicide attempts, social and occupational impairment with reduced reliability and productivity. The Board has determined that the current rating of 70% adequately reflects his social and work impairment.

The Veteran's anxiety disorder, not otherwise specified (NOS), is found to be related to his military service. Service connection for this condition is granted.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for PTSD and his TDIU claim are both remanded due to the need for additional development, including a more recent VA examination.

The Board has reopened the claim and granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, anxiety disorders, and major depressive disorder. The Veteran's consistent statements regarding her in-service sexual trauma have been corroborated by other evidence.

The Board has granted the Veteran's application to reopen his claim for service connection for right ear hearing loss and has also granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically depressive disorder and anxiety disorder. The issues of service connection for these conditions are now resolved in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's anxiety and depressive disorders were denied for ratings higher than the currently assigned 30 percent prior to April 9, 2013, and 50 percent on or after that date.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and a rating in excess of 30 percent for bilateral hearing loss due to insufficient evidence. The Veteran needs to be examined by VA clinicians to determine the nature, etiology, and severity of his psychiatric conditions and hearing loss.

The Veteran's anxiety disorder, depression, and dental phobia have been granted a rating of 50 percent effective May 1, 2015. The disability is currently rated under the general rating formula for mental disorders.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including anxiety disorder and dyssomnia, are related to his active duty service and thus service connection is granted.

The appeal has been withdrawn by the appellant's authorized representative before a decision was made.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea was reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The case is being remanded for further examination and consideration.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including OCD, depressive disorder, and anxiety disorder, as well as alcohol abuse. The case is being returned to the RO for additional development, including obtaining private treatment records and providing a medical opinion regarding the etiology of any current psychiatric disorders.

The Board dismissed the appeals for service connection of bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and earlier effective dates for major depression with anxiety disorder and tinea pedis. The Veteran's right shoulder, left knee, and right knee disabilities were granted service connection based on in-service injuries.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed in-service stressors and PTSD. The Veteran is required to provide additional information about his alleged stressors, and a VA examination will be conducted to determine if he meets the criteria for PTSD.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including anxiety and depressive disorders, is found to be related to his service. The claim for service connection is granted.

The Veteran's service connection claim for an acquired psychiatric disability is being remanded due to the need for additional evidence and a new VA examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted, with the exception of his claim for a personality disorder.,A new and material evidence submission has reopened the claims for residuals of a right thumb sprain and an acquired psychiatric disorder (to include anxiety and depression).

The Veteran's service connection claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, anxiety disorders, and depression, is granted. The Board found that the Veteran's reported stressor was credible and consistent with his military service, leading to a diagnosis of PTSD.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Dysthymia. The case is remanded to obtain VA treatment records, private treatment records, and schedule a VA examination.