Anxiety decisions — 2021

The Veteran's Personality Disorder and Acquired Psychiatric Disorders are denied as there is no evidence of a nexus to service.,Service connection for Gastrointestinal Disorder (IBS) and Hypertension is remanded due to incomplete medical records.

The Veteran's claims for residuals of a first metatarsal base osteotomy of the right foot, psychiatric disability (presumed to be depression and anxiety), and back disability have been granted. The service connection for these conditions is reopened.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, residuals of a cerebral vascular accident (CVA), and sleep apnea due to potential errors in the previous opinions.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted service connection, but his acquired psychiatric disability (including PTSD) is denied. The Board also remanded the issues of bilateral hearing loss and a skin disability.

The Veteran's claim for residual muscle damage secondary to her total abdominal hysterectomy is being remanded.,The Veteran's claim for depressive disorder with anxiety as secondary to her total abdominal hysterectomy is granted.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, specifically generalized anxiety disorder, is granted as secondary to his service-connected bilateral hearing loss. The rating for the bilateral hearing loss remains at 40 percent since December 17, 2019.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings of anxiety disorder and patellofemoral syndrome of the left knee prior to specific dates have been remanded due to procedural errors in previous decisions.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development and readjudication due to outstanding treatment records and a need for another VA examination.

The Board denied service connection for chronic pain syndrome, cervicalgia (upper back condition), lower back disorder, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to exposure to herbicide agents or asbestos.,Service connection was remanded for coronary artery disease.

The Board has expanded the Veteran's PTSD claim to include an acquired psychiatric disorder, including depression and anxiety. The claims for cataracts in both eyes and a lower back disability are remanded due to need for further development.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his anxiety disorder and arrhythmia/irregular heartbeat, rendered him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment. The Board granted TDIU based on the evidence showing that these conditions precluded him from obtaining or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (to include PTSD, depression, anxiety) and tinnitus was denied as there is no evidence of a current disability related to service. The Board found that the Veteran's personality disorders and substance abuse disorders are not related to service.

The Veteran's GAD and persistent depressive disorder have resulted in total occupational and social impairment throughout the appeal period, warranting a 100 percent rating.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, alcohol abuse disorder, anxiety disorder, gout, back disorder, and neck disorder are all denied as there is no evidence of in-service injury or disease related to these conditions.

The Board has determined that additional medical examinations are needed to assess the current severity of the Veteran's right ankle sprain and anxiety disorder, as well as to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed eye disorders. The Veteran is also entitled to a remand for service connection on the merits.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including depression and anxiety, has been denied as there is no evidence of a disease or injury during service that led to the current diagnoses.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete medical opinions and a need for further examination. The Veteran is seeking service connection for PTSD, anxiety, depression, and a low back condition.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, depression, anxiety, and an eating disorder due to military sexual trauma experienced during her active naval service.

The Board has dismissed all claims for service connection and TDIU due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death. The claims for increased ratings, SMC prior to February 2, 2018, and earlier effective dates have been dismissed. TDIU was granted.