Anxiety decisions — 2019

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and anxiety, finding that there is no evidence of a current disability.

The Board has remanded the cases due to the need for additional examinations and records, particularly related to recent surgeries and evaluations of the Veteran's left shoulder and low back disabilities, as well as his anxiety disorder.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claims for increased evaluations and TDIU are remanded due to outstanding records and a need for another VA examination.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various acquired psychiatric disorders, including OCD, anxiety, PTSD, depression, and a gambling disorder. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's request to reopen his claim for a skin rash is granted. The Board has remanded the matter due to the need for a VA examination.,The Veteran's requests to reopen claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder, hypertension, and ectropion are denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a specialized notice regarding the methods for substantiating a psychiatric claim related to a personal assault stressor and for obtaining a VA medical examination.

The appeal for service connection for cataracts was dismissed. The rating for fracture, floor left orbit remains noncompensable. The claim for a higher rating for anxiety disorder is denied. The appeals for flat feet, gastritis, jaw injury, and back disability are remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for chronic bronchitis due to insufficient competent medical evidence on file.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to February 8, 2010, for service connection of color vision deficiency was denied.,An initial rating in excess of 10 percent for color vision deficiency was also denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were granted effective April 17, 2017. Service connection was established for right ear hearing loss and tinnitus, bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy due to herbicide agent exposure and secondary to diabetes mellitus, and anxiety disorder.,Anxiety disorder is also granted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and bilateral hearing loss have been remanded due to the need for additional evidence and examinations.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including neuropsychiatric disorder, major depressive disorder, anxiety disorder, and bipolar disorder, secondary to his service-connected migraine headaches is granted. The case is remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for chronic fatigue syndrome, chronic sinusitis, chronic rhinitis, headache disorder, sleep disorder/insomnia, unspecified neurological disorder, and psychiatric disorder including anxiety, depression, and nervousness due to incomplete records and need for further development.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for a VA examination and consideration of alternative forms of evidence, including lay statements from family members or fellow service-members.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, and sleep apnea. The claims are being remanded to allow for further examination and opinion regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to conflicting diagnoses and lack of verification for a reported in-service stressor. A new VA examination is needed to determine if any current psychiatric diagnosis, including PTSD or anxiety, is related to service.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, which reflects occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.,The Veteran’s migraine and tension headaches are currently rated at 30 percent, reflecting prostrating attacks occurring several times per month.

The Board has expanded the appeal to include all acquired psychiatric disorders and has ordered further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a new examination.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's psychiatric conditions, and a VA examination is needed to determine if these conditions are related to his service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, but the Board has determined that additional development is needed before a final decision can be made.