Anxiety decisions — 2019

The Veteran's appeal for an evaluation in excess of 50 percent for depression and a generalized anxiety disorder is dismissed. The TDIU claim is remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to conflicting information about the Veteran's receipt of Social Security Administration (SSA) benefits for his psychiatric disability. The SSA records need to be obtained and reviewed.

The Board has remanded the case due to an incomplete search of unit records for the Veteran's in-service stressor. The Veteran served with the 598th Transportation Company from January 1967 to August 1968, and a comprehensive search is needed for the months of January 1968 through August 1968.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as unspecified anxiety disorder, is rated at 50 percent and denied an increased rating.,The Veteran's alopecia areata is currently rated noncompensable and denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and other mental health conditions. The decision notes that there is insufficient evidence to verify a specific in-service stressor related to the Veteran's claimed PTSD, and requests additional development such as obtaining performance evaluations and verifying the alleged stressor.

A 50 percent rating for migraine headaches is granted effective January 21, 2015.,The claim of entitlement to a total disability rating due to individual unemployability (TDIU) prior to October 26, 2016, is denied.

The Board has granted service connection for generalized anxiety disorder, but denied service connection for damage to the head. The decision is based on evidence showing a link between the Veteran's anxiety during boot camp and his current condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to issues with verifying the Veteran's stressors and obtaining a medical opinion regarding his acquired psychiatric disabilities.

The Veteran's left leg scars are rated at a 20% disability rating, effective September 1, 2013. The initial rating for his adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood (previously diagnosed as posttraumatic stress disorder) is maintained at 30%, also effective September 1, 2013.

Service connection granted for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and anxiety disorder.,Service connection denied for hepatitis B.,Service connection remanded for fatigue, diarrhea, skin rash, sleep disorder, stomach disorder, respiratory disorder, and hepatitis C.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disability, including PTSD, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and depression, is remanded due to the need for further examination and review of VA medical records.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted at a 70 percent rating for the entire appeal period, and he is granted TDIU effective December 1, 2017. Headaches, sleep apnea, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities are all remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment, and the Board has granted a TDIU.

The Board has remanded the issues of entitlement to an initial disability rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD, unspecified anxiety disorder, and alcohol use disorder; separately rated disabilities for these conditions; and a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities. The Veteran is also required to undergo another VA psychiatric examination.

The Board has ordered a remand for the Veteran to be evaluated by VA regarding his claim of compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, and whether he has an additional disability caused by VA treatment.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claims for service connection and TDIU are remanded due to insufficient evidence. Additional medical records need to be obtained, including from SSA and private providers like Clovis Counseling and a Roswell psychologist. A new VA examination is needed to address whether PTSD was aggravated by service or caused by in-service stressors.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted, with the exception of his right shoulder disability and headache disability. The left knee and right knee disabilities are now considered as secondary to a pre-existing condition (lumbar spine).

The Veteran's service-connected circadian rhythm sleep wake disorder with delayed sleep phase (CRSWD) and adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depression are not productive of occupational and social impairment due to mild or transient symptoms which decrease work efficiency. The Veteran is currently rated at 50% for these conditions, effective July 25, 2018.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including MDD, anxiety, personality disorder, PTSD, and insomnia, is granted as secondary to service-connected TMD with bruxism, BPPV, tinnitus, and bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood was denied, as the evidence did not support a higher than 70 percent evaluation. The appeal for special monthly compensation based on housebound benefits was also denied due to lack of need for regular aid and attendance.