Anxiety decisions — 2019

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and development of records.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hydronephrosis has been denied as she does not currently experience the condition.,Multiple sclerosis and its related conditions are pending service connection determination due to conflicting opinions.

The Veteran's prostate cancer was granted a 100% rating effective October 10, 2015. However, the claim for PTSD had an earlier effective date of March 21, 2011.,Service connection for hypertension and nerve damage to fingers were remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), major depressive disorder (MDD), and anxiety. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and further evaluation is needed.

The Board has remanded the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including depression and anxiety, due to insufficient medical evidence resolving the issue. The Veteran's representative requested a new VA examination to address the etiology of his diagnosed conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder with Agoraphobia, and Major Depression, was granted. The claim for service connection for COPD is remanded.

The Veteran's anxiety disorder, previously diagnosed as chronic acquired psychiatric disorder with PTSD and depressive disorder, was granted a 70% rating effective March 31, 2015. He also received a TDIU.,He has other service-connected conditions including multisystem illness, degenerative joint disease of the left knee, tinnitus, and hearing loss of the left ear.

The Veteran's TDIU and DEA benefits were granted effective March 21, 2015. The Board has determined that a remand is necessary for the left knee disability rating issue.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, depressive disorder, and anxiety disorder, finding that there was no medical nexus between his current psychiatric disabilities and his military service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a new VA examination to assess the severity of his PTSD and for further development regarding an earlier effective date claim.

The Veteran's spouse is seeking special monthly compensation for aid and attendance allowance. The claim must be remanded due to the need for additional medical records from SSA and a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for asthma and a psychiatric disability (including adjustment disorder with mixed emotional features and anxiety disorder) due to outstanding medical records. The VA will seek these records, including from private providers like Holy Cross Hospital and Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, panic disorder, and unspecified anxiety disorder, were not present during service or as a result of active military service.

The Board has granted service connection for a headache disorder and an acquired psychiatric disorder (Persistent depressive disorder, Generalized anxiety disorder and insomnia) based on the evidence of record.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss, IBS, anxiety disorder, left and right lower extremity radiculopathy, left and right knee patellofemoral arthritis have all been granted service connection. The Veteran is also awarded separate ratings for his lower extremity and knee conditions.

The Veteran's appeals for hypertension, diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the left and right legs and feet, and meralgia paresthetica have been dismissed. The appeal for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD, depression, anxiety) has been remanded.

The Veteran's claims for an initial evaluation in excess of 70 percent for service-connected adjustment disorder and a higher evaluation for his low back disorder were denied. The Veteran's adjustment disorder is rated at 70 percent disabling, while his low back disorder remains at 40 percent.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient information and need for additional development of her personnel records, including verification of ACDUTRA/INACDUTRA periods and obtaining all relevant personnel records. The claims will be reconsidered based on the new evidence.

The Board has remanded several service connection claims due to the need for additional records and potential VA examinations.