Anxiety Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the submission of new and material evidence. The issues include colon cancer, acquired psychiatric disorder (including depression, anxiety, and PTSD), cysts in or on kidneys, and recurring rash.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for a left wrist and/or hand disorder, an acquired psychiatric disorder (including anxiety, memory loss, bipolar disorder, depression, attention deficit disorder), and hypertension. The Veteran's complete service treatment records must be obtained to determine if he had any active duty or training service that could affect his claims.

The Board has decided that a VA examination is needed to determine the nature and etiology of any acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The Veteran's claim for service connection will be remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to an incomplete examination and the need for a new opinion regarding the Veteran's psychiatric disorders, including PTSD.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including anxiety and depression. The decision also maintains the remand of issues regarding upper and lower back condition and bilateral knee.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, finding that there was no credible evidence linking his current mental health conditions to his active service.

The Veteran's initial claim for a higher rating for PTSD, anxiety, and depression was denied. The appeal is remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was denied, but his adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood is now granted as secondary to diabetes.,His hypertension has been rated at 10 percent since October 3, 2012.

The Board has remanded the claims for further examination and evaluation due to the Veteran's inability to attend previously scheduled examinations.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed psychiatric disabilities, specifically PTSD and anxiety disorders. The Veteran needs a new VA examination to determine if these conditions are related to service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a dental disorder, anxiety, and back disability are remanded due to the need for additional examinations and consideration of updated regulations.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, anxiety, and insomnia due to a lack of medical evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's tinnitus and generalized anxiety disorder are granted service connection. The hearing loss claim is remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for PTSD and an increased rating for anxiety disorder are being remanded due to the need for clarification regarding her current diagnoses and a new examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for depression has been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The case is remanded for further examination and opinion regarding the etiology of any acquired psychiatric disabilities, including whether they are related to service-connected disability or VA treatment.

The Veteran's service-connected other specified trauma and stressor related disorder (previously, anxiety disorder NOS) has been rated at 50 percent from November 17, 2011 to May 21, 2014; 70 percent from May 22, 2014 to May 13, 2018; and 100 percent since May 14, 2018.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, PTSD, depression, anxiety, and other psychiatric disabilities. The claims for bilateral wrist disability, breathing disability (including allergic rhinitis and sinusitis), vision loss disability, cervical spine disability, dizziness, sleep disability, degenerative arthritis, irritable bowel syndrome, peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities, lower extremities, elbow disability, scoliosis, and traumatic brain injury are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for left ear hearing loss is denied as there is no evidence of a current disability. The claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder to include PTSD and anxiety is remanded due to conflicting medical evidence.

The appeals for service connection have been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's tinnitus and anxiety disorder have been granted service connection. The Veteran's migraine headaches, bilateral hearing loss, and low back disability are remanded for further development.