Anxiety decisions — 2019

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for a left wrist and/or hand disorder, an acquired psychiatric disorder (including anxiety, memory loss, bipolar disorder, depression, attention deficit disorder), and hypertension. The Veteran's complete service treatment records must be obtained to determine if he had any active duty or training service that could affect his claims.

The Board has decided that a VA examination is needed to determine the nature and etiology of any acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The Veteran's claim for service connection will be remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to an incomplete examination and the need for a new opinion regarding the Veteran's psychiatric disorders, including PTSD.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including anxiety and depression. The decision also maintains the remand of issues regarding upper and lower back condition and bilateral knee.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, finding that there was no credible evidence linking his current mental health conditions to his active service.

The Veteran's initial claim for a higher rating for PTSD, anxiety, and depression was denied. The appeal is remanded for further development.