Anxiety Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, was reopened and granted. The evidence presented raised a reasonable possibility of substantiating the claim.

The Board has remanded the case due to conflicting diagnoses and unclear symptomatology, requiring a VA psychiatric examination to determine the nature and etiology of any PTSD, anxiety disorder, and/or adjustment disorder.

The Veteran withdrew her appeals for all the listed issues, and the Board has dismissed them.

Service connection for adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood is granted, while service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is denied.

The Board has remanded the case to determine if there were any periods of active duty service for training or military purposes that occurred between December 1982 and June 1998, as these could affect the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for other specified depressive disorder with other specified anxiety disorder was denied as the symptoms do not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher disability rating.,Service connection for renal insufficiency was denied because there is no evidence of current renal dysfunction and the Veteran does not have a diagnosis of renal insufficiency.

The Veteran's adjustment disorder with anxiety and alcohol use is rated at 30 percent prior to March 30, 2017, and at 50 percent thereafter. The appeal for higher ratings remains pending.

The Board has decided that additional development is needed before the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, to include PTSD, can be decided. The Veteran's statements and current diagnoses suggest a need for a VA examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to the need for further development and consideration.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for lumbosacral strain and service connection for a psychiatric disorder is remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's anxiety disorder is aggravated by his service-connected migraines, and he has been granted service connection for this condition.,The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is aggravated by his service-connected anxiety disorder, and he has been granted service connection for this condition.,Service connection for Bell's Palsy was denied as there is no evidence of a current disability during service or due to an in-service event.,Service connection for dementia was denied.

The Veteran's appeal regarding his bilateral hearing loss claim is dismissed. His tinnitus claim is granted, and the Board has remanded other issues including service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, bowel impairment disorder, left leg sciatica, lumbar spine degenerative disc disease, and right leg sciatica.

The Board has decided that a VA examination is needed to determine if the Veteran has a current psychiatric disorder related to his military service, including PTSD.

The Veteran's anxiety reaction is currently rated at 70 percent, which does not meet the criteria for a higher rating. The Board denied entitlement to a disability rating in excess of 70 percent for anxiety reaction and granted TDIU.

The Veteran wishes to withdraw his appeal regarding the service connection for a back disability and PTSD. As a result, these issues are dismissed.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions and outdated records. The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is being sent back for further evaluation.

The Veteran's anxiety disorder rating is being remanded due to the lack of recent VA treatment records and a need for an updated examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for headaches, as well as his claim for TDIU. The appeals are being returned to the RO for additional development and consideration.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, anxiety disorder, depressive disorder, and adjustment disorder. The Veteran's active service included exposure to fear of hostile military or terrorist activity.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability and a rating in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus type II due to outstanding VA treatment records, need for a new VA examination, and need for addendum opinions regarding the etiology of the diagnosed conditions.