Anxiety decisions — 2019

The Veteran's generalized anxiety disorder is rated at 50 percent, and his TDIU claim is granted.,The Veteran's herniated lumbar disc/intervertebral disc syndrome is remanded for further review.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, a rating in excess of 10 percent prior to October 29, 2014, and TDIU. The claims are being remanded to obtain relevant medical records and to provide the Veteran with VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient nexus opinions regarding the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and GAD. An addendum opinion is needed from an appropriate clinician.

The claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder has been reopened and granted. However, the claim for service connection of a condition manifested by tremors remains denied.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder (other than PTSD), to include anxiety and depression, is related to his active service. The claim of entitlement to a disability rating in excess of 10 percent for left knee strain with painful motion is remanded for additional development.

The Veteran's petition to reopen claims for service connection for a back disorder and an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, borderline personality disorder, and anxiety, is granted. The petition to reopen the claim of service connection for a stomach disorder is denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, hypertension, PTSD, anxiety disorder, and low back disorder have been remanded due to the submission of new evidence. The issues are now pending for further examination and determination.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, cervical spine disability, migraine headaches, and neurological disabilities of the upper extremities have been granted service connection. The Veteran has also received increased ratings for his migraine headaches and a TDIU effective July 2014.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, depression, and anxiety.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric condition, including PTSD, GAD, opioid dependence, and unspecified depressive disorder is remanded due to the submission of new evidence that raises a reasonable possibility of substantiating the prior claim. The case will be further developed with a VA examination.

The Board has dismissed the appeal regarding entitlement to a temporary total evaluation due to hospital treatment in excess of 21 days for a service-connected condition. The Veteran's left ear hearing loss is granted as related to his noise exposure during active service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The case is remanded to obtain additional medical evidence and to schedule a VA examination.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD and anxiety and depressive disorders were granted, but his claim for a GI disorder was denied.,PTSD was not granted as the claimed stressors could not be verified.

The Veteran's appeals for increased disability ratings, service connection claims, and a total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU) have been dismissed due to his death.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hand disability and acquired psychiatric disorders are remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including anxiety and major depressive disorders, is granted as service-connected. The issues of right leg and left leg restless leg syndrome are remanded for further development.

The Board has granted service connection for ischemic heart disease due to herbicide agent exposure. The Veteran's claims for prostate condition, kidney stones, cysts on adrenal glands, vestibular dysfunction with vertigo, balance issues, and nausea, as well as acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD, anxiety disorder, depressive disorder, and mood disorder) are remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate VA examination and conflicting diagnoses in the Veteran's treatment records. The Veteran is entitled to a new VA examination to determine if his current psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, are related to his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, requires further examination and review due to incomplete medical records and need for updated evaluations.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for sleep apnea, diabetes mellitus, and bilateral hearing loss. The remaining issues have been remanded for further development.