Anxiety decisions — 2019

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination. The appellant's left foot disability, acquired psychiatric condition (claimed as PTSD, anxiety), and bilateral hearing loss are all under review.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, anxiety, and depression, was denied because the evidence did not establish that his condition was incurred in or related to active service. The claim has been previously denied and is now final.

The Veteran's claims for a higher rating for his service-connected adjustment disorder with anxiety and depressed mood, as well as his TDIU claim, are being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and an updated VA examination.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, to include PTSD and anxiety disorder. The appeal regarding a higher rating for diabetes mellitus is remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to conflicting opinions on his diagnoses and etiology. The Veteran is seeking service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including depression and anxiety, as well as a sleep disability, both potentially related to his service-connected bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of electric shock, including a psychiatric/cognitive disorder with symptoms such as memory loss, difficulty sleeping, dizziness, and anxiety is remanded due to the need for further medical examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's right knee disorder. The claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability and alcohol dependence are denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as anxiety disorder, has been granted.,Service connection for tinnitus is also granted. The Board found that the Veteran experienced noise exposure during her honorable period of service and established a link between her current symptoms and in-service stressors.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding his claimed stressors and treatment records. The Veteran is required to provide more details about his in-service stressors, and VA will attempt to verify these incidents.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, migraine headaches, and cervical spine disabilities. Additional development is required.

The Board has denied service connection for a psychiatric disability claimed as depression and anxiety, but has remanded the cases of bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to potential issues with the medical evidence.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for additional medical opinions regarding the Veteran's anxiety disorder and its relation to service. The claim will be reconsidered after these opinions are obtained.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient verification of in-service stressors for PTSD and the need for a VA opinion regarding the relationship between diagnosed psychiatric disorders and service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate examination and a need for an updated medical record. The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including anxiety disorder and depression, is being reviewed again.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for anxiety disorder and PTSD, as well as his claim for an initial compensable rating for migraines. The TDIU claim is also on hold pending further development.

The Board has determined that the VA examinations provided are inadequate and requires additional evaluations for left arm disability and acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder are granted service connection. The right shoulder, right hand, right foot, hepatitis C, left hip disabilities, low back disability, and cervical spine disability are dismissed due to withdrawal of appeals.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration due to inadequate medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's sleep apnea, asthma, and anxiety disorders are related to service-connected asbestosis pleural plaques.

The Veteran's anxiety and depressive disorder are rated at a 70 percent rating, which is granted. The Veteran also qualifies for TDIU based on his service-connected conditions.

The appeal for sleep apnea and the PTSD claim are dismissed. The hypertension case is remanded to determine if prior hypertension was service-connected.