Anxiety decisions — 2019

The Veteran's service-connected generalized anxiety disorder is rated at 70 percent prior to November 15, 2016. The Board found that his symptoms did not warrant a higher rating as they more closely approximated the criteria for a 70 percent rating.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's anxiety disorder is aggravated by his service-connected back disability, and thus grants service connection for this condition on a secondary basis.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically depression and anxiety, is rated at 70 percent disabling. The TDIU claim prior to July 20, 2011, was denied.

The Board has remanded several issues for further development and examination, including service connection claims and a TDIU claim. The Veteran's adjustment disorder with anxiety is also being remanded for an additional VA examination.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, patellofemoral syndrome of the left and right knees, and anxiety disorder are denied. The case is remanded to evaluate the severity of his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that additional action is needed due to the inadequacy of the April 2013 VA examination and July 2015 VA medical opinion. The Veteran's psychiatric disabilities need to be re-evaluated by a VA examiner.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder of unspecified depressive and anxiety disorders, finding that the Veteran's symptoms during deployment are more likely than not a direct result of his experiences while deployed.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's claimed acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD.

The Board has remanded the claims for an increased rating for an acquired psychiatric disorder, special monthly compensation based on housebound status and/or aid and attendance, and TDIU due to inextricably intertwined issues.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD and schizophrenia, are service-connected due to evidence showing symptoms during and shortly after service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the appellant's psychiatric disabilities, particularly PTSD. A new examination is needed to determine if any current psychiatric disability is related to service.

The Veteran's appeal of his increased disability evaluation for bipolar disorder with anxiety disorder was dismissed because he withdrew the appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including a right wrist condition, left ankle condition, left wrist condition, neck condition, and psychiatric disorders. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions began during service or are related to in-service injuries.

The Veteran's claims for sinusitis, emphysema, anxiety disorder, depression, back condition, jaw condition, and degenerative joint disease of the right shoulder are being remanded due to insufficient evidence or need for further examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and headaches due to deficiencies in prior VA examinations.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, panic disorder, generalized anxiety, and major depressive disorder, finding that there is no current diagnosis of a psychiatric disorder related to active service.

The Board has found a duty to assist error occurred and remands the case for further action, including obtaining service personnel records and scheduling a VA psychiatric examination.

The Board has determined that a VA examination is needed to determine if the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including anxiety and panic attacks, is related to his service. The case is being remanded for this purpose.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, and the Board found that it does not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran was granted service connection for muscle tension headaches effective June 1, 2008. He also received a rating of 30 percent for his adjustment disorder with anxiety from June 29, 2015 to January 12, 2017 and 70 percent thereafter.,The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his adjustment disorder was denied in part, as he did not meet the criteria for a higher rating during certain periods.