Anxiety Board decisions

The Board has determined that the evidence is sufficient to trigger the duty to provide a VA examination to determine whether any diagnosed mental disorder is related to or was aggravated by service. The Veteran's statements and medical records support this determination.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete records and need for a new examination. The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depression, anxiety, and/or bipolar disorder are being reviewed.

The Veteran's request to reopen her service connection claim for hysterectomy due to uterine fibroids and pelvic inflammatory disease is denied. Her request to reopen her service connection claim for a psychiatric disorder to include PTSD, anxiety disorder, and depressive disorder is granted. The Veteran's request to reopen her service connection claim for migraine headaches is remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's psychiatric conditions, including PTSD and major depressive disorder. The Veteran needs to provide additional medical records and undergo a VA examination to determine if his current diagnoses are related to his military service.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The case is remanded to obtain an adequate VA medical opinion regarding the Veteran's current psychiatric diagnoses and their etiology.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder to include PTSD, generalized anxiety disorder, and major depressive disorder. Service connection is denied for alcohol abuse and cannabis dependence.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, but denied it as there is no current diagnosis of PTSD and no evidence linking depression or anxiety to service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining missing service records and scheduling a VA examination to address the diagnoses and etiology of all acquired psychiatric disorders.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to incomplete supplemental statements of the case.

The Veteran's generalized anxiety disorder was granted service connection. The initial rating for tinnitus remains at 10%, and a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss is denied. Effective dates for both conditions are not granted.

The Veteran's left hip strain is rated at 20 percent since March 26, 2015.,The Veteran's depressive disorder NOS with anxiety disorder NOS is rated at 70 percent since February 28, 2011.

The Veteran's service-connected unspecified anxiety disorder is rated at 70 percent, effective from the date of his claim. The Board also granted TDIU benefits.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals for a higher rating and TDIU as their decisions were final.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including a back disorder, cervical spine disorder, right knee disorder, and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The AOJ is instructed to obtain medical records, verify periods of active duty, and schedule examinations to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further development, including obtaining medical opinions and verifying service records.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted as secondary to rhabdomyolysis, and she is assigned a 70 percent rating for her adjustment disorder with PTSD, mixed depression, and anxiety.,Her rhabdomyolysis is also granted, and she receives an initial 60 percent rating.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals for increased disability rating, service connection, earlier effective date, and TDIU due to withdrawal of appeal by the Veteran.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea, an acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as claustrophobia and generalized anxiety disorder), and hypertension due to exposure to environmental hazards in the Gulf War. The claims are being returned for additional examinations.

The Veteran's tinnitus, diabetes mellitus, type II, and generalized anxiety disorder with dysthymic disorder are all currently rated at their maximum levels. The Board has found that a higher rating is not warranted for any of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to new and material evidence received by the RO in the first post-decision year, as well as inadequate development of the claim for service connection. The Veteran's mental health conditions are now being considered under a broader scope.