Anxiety decisions — 2018

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death in July 1990, concluding that his service-connected disabilities did not contribute to his death.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination and need for a new VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's claim to reopen his service connection for PTSD has been granted. The claims for increased ratings of migraines, anxiety and depression, and chronic rhinitis with sinusitis are remanded.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for generalized anxiety disorder and major depressive disorder, finding that the earliest date of entitlement was July 2, 2012.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, adjustment disorder, major depressive disorder and anxiety disorder due to a lack of credible supporting evidence for the claimed in-service stressors.

The Veteran's acquired psychological disorder is rated at 70 percent since September 30, 2008. The Board also granted entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board has determined that further development is necessary before a decision can be made regarding the Veteran's claims for an increased rating for anxiety disorder and TDIU. The Veteran will need to undergo a VA examination, and all relevant treatment records must be obtained.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for a VA examination to reconcile psychiatric diagnoses and determine their etiology.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant, and no further action can be taken on this case.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's anxiety disorder, finding that it had its onset in service and resolving all reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's tinnitus and acquired psychiatric disorder (to include anxiety) are found to be related to his service.,Service connection is granted for left knee degenerative joint disease, bilateral hearing loss, sleep apnea, foot fungus, and headaches.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD and an acquired psychiatric disorder, including schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, and PTSD. The VA examiner found no evidence linking the current diagnoses to military service.

The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected disabilities has been remanded. The case is inextricably intertwined with the issue of an increased rating for her psychiatric disability, which was previously adjudicated by the Board.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and development of his service stressor allegations.

The Board has remanded all issues on appeal due to the need for additional development, including obtaining service personnel and medical records, scheduling examinations, and seeking private treatment records.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is remanded due to new and material evidence. The TDIU and hemorrhoids claims are also remanded.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to allow the VA to further evaluate and determine service connection for a right eye disability.

The Board has found that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevent him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation. The issue of entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, anxiety and major depressive disorder is remanded due to lack of adequate etiology opinion.

The Board has determined that there are outstanding VA treatment records and the claims for service connection for anxiety, PTSD, and depression must be remanded to obtain these records.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities were so severe as to prevent him from engaging in substantially gainful employment since October 27, 2009. The Board has determined that the evidence of record demonstrates this and affords the benefit of doubt to grant a TDIU effective October 27, 2009.