Anxiety decisions — 2019

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate previous examinations and the need for additional VA examination.

The Veteran's unspecified anxiety disorder is rated at 70 percent, the highest schedular rating available. The Board found that his symptoms of difficulty adapting to stressful circumstances and poor impulse control have resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Veteran's anxiety disorder was found to not meet the criteria for a higher than 50 percent rating from April 15, 2012 to January 2, 2014.

The Board has remanded the case due to deficiencies in its November 2017 decision, including insufficient connection between symptoms and rating, lack of clarity on terms used, and failure to adequately assess occupational and social impairment.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate opinion from a May 2019 VA examiner regarding the etiology of the Veteran's psychiatric disorders. The examiner did not adequately explain how no disability was superimposed on his personality disorder during service, relied solely on absence of documented treatment, and required an addendum opinion.

The Board has remanded the cases due to incomplete service records, specifically from the Veteran's Army Reserves and National Guard service.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, variably diagnosed as PTSD and adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood. The claim for erectile dysfunction is remanded.

The Veteran's PTSD with depression and anxiety is granted as service connected, with all reasonable doubt resolved in her favor.

The Veteran's initial rating for PTSD and anxiety disorder is granted at 100 percent, effective from the date of the decision. The TDIU claim is dismissed as moot due to the assigned disability rating.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically whether it is caused or aggravated by his service-connected knee pain.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed psychiatric disabilities, specifically PTSD. The VA is instructed to schedule a new examination and provide an opinion on whether these conditions are related to service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed psychiatric disabilities, specifically PTSD. The Veteran needs a VA examination and missing records need to be obtained.

The Veteran's anxiety disorder is rated at 70 percent prior to April 6, 2015. Service connection for sleep apnea was denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of a right big toe injury, allergic rhinitis, small pox reaction, and Bipolar Disorder with anxiety were previously denied due to lack of evidence showing current disabilities or a link to military service. New evidence did not provide material information.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's anxiety disorder may be related to his service, but more evidence is needed before a final decision can be made.

The Board denied service connection for Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disorder (GERD), and Headaches as these conditions are not considered to be related to service.,Service records show the Veteran experienced anxiety during recruit training but her current diagnoses of Generalized Anxiety Disorder were found to have resolved by nature of the diagnosis being reactive or adjustment in nature with symptoms resolving once the stressor (boot camp) is no longer an issue.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include depressive disorder, anxiety disorder with claustrophobia, adjustment disorder, bipolar disorder, and mood disorder is remanded due to the need for a VA examination.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability other than major depressive disorder, to include PTSD and anxiety because his claim was resolved when he was granted service connection for major depressive disorder.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate June 2016 VA examination. The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, anxiety, and bipolar disorder, is now pending.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection and TDIU due to insufficient evidence, including a need for an examination regarding the Veteran's psychiatric condition.