Anxiety decisions — 2019

The Veteran's initial claim for an increased rating of his service-connected unspecified anxiety disorder was granted, but the issue of whether he is entitled to a higher rating than 50 percent remains pending. The Board has also found that further development is needed due to missing records and an updated VA examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the onset of the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders during his active duty service. Additional development is needed, including an addendum medical opinion addressing in-service events and their connection to the Veteran's current conditions.

The Board has remanded the case for a new VA examination to determine if the Veteran has an acquired psychiatric disorder or PTSD, and to clarify whether any diagnosed condition is related to service.

The Veteran's claims for an increased rating for panic disorder with mood disorder and anxiety, including sleep disturbances, and for a total disability rating based on individual employability (TDIU) are being remanded due to the addition of new evidence. The RO needs to issue a Supplemental Statement of the Case (SSOC).

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 70 percent for his psychiatric disorder, characterized as an unspecified anxiety disorder, was denied. The Board also remanded the issues of service connection for sleep apnea and TDIU.

The Board has remanded the case to obtain a medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, which may be related to service. The issues of increased ratings for duodenal ulcer and left ankle instability remain unresolved.

The Board has dismissed the issue of entitlement to an effective date prior to January 31, 2013, for a 100 percent schedular rating for PTSD and anxiety disorder. The TDIU claim is remanded due to lack of adjudication.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment prior to April 9, 2014.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's diagnosed mental disorders, specifically Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Depression Disorder. The VA is instructed to obtain an opinion from a VA examiner on whether these conditions are related to service.

The Veteran's service connection claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder and hypertension have been reopened, with the latter being granted. The claim for right eye hordeolum has been denied.,Service connection is established for bilateral knee disorders and bilateral foot disorders, but these claims are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include depression and anxiety, finding that the Veteran's symptoms began in service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for IBS and a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, bipolar, depression, and/or anxiety is being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and records.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, due to his failure to report to a VA examination. The case is being returned for further development and evaluation.

The Board has remanded the claims for asthma, arthritis/gout, skin disorder (basal cell carcinoma), supraventricular arrhythmia (atriial fibrillation), and psychiatric condition (depression and anxiety) due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their etiology.

The Veteran's tension headaches and acquired psychiatric disability are granted with increased ratings. The left knee condition remains unresolved, as the Board has ordered a remand for further examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is granted. The Board also found that the Veteran has a non-PTSD psychiatric disorder and remanded to determine if it is related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The Veteran was not diagnosed with PTSD during his VA examinations and the examiner is asked to consider all available evidence, including in-service stressors.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and the need for further development, including obtaining SSA records and translating private medical records. The issues of increased rating for anxiety disorder and TDIU are being addressed.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are granted service connection. The issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD and anxiety disorder is remanded.

The Board has remanded the claim for further development due to deficiencies in previous medical opinions and the need to obtain additional VA treatment records.