Anxiety Board decisions

The Veteran's hypertension was not found to warrant a compensable rating, and the service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition (including depression and anxiety) is remanded due to insufficient evidence.

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

The Veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD, Anxiety Disorder, and Depressive Disorder is granted. The case is remanded to obtain a new VA examination regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including anxiety and depression, was rated at 50 percent prior to September 18, 2014. Since then, the evidence shows symptoms warranting a higher rating of 70 percent.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and as secondary to TBI residuals. The evidence did not support a current diagnosis of any psychiatric condition or a link between such conditions and service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's sleep apnea is at least as likely as not caused by his service-connected psychiatric disorders, specifically PTSD and anxiety disorder. As a result, the claim for secondary service connection for sleep apnea is granted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that there is no evidence to support a link between his military service and his current mental health conditions.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for Generalized Anxiety Disorder and a TDIU are being remanded due to the need to obtain SSA records and review the propriety of the rating reduction.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's claims, including those for headaches, an acquired psychiatric disorder, general arthralgia, a low back disability, bilateral hearing loss, vertigo and dizziness, tinnitus, gastrointestinal disorders, kidney disorder, and erectile dysfunction. The issues are being remanded due to the need for new evidence or further review.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, claimed as PTSD with depression and anxiety, due to lack of a valid diagnosis. The Veteran's right knee condition was remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD and anxiety disorder, are related to service. However, a remand is required to obtain an addendum VA opinion or additional examination.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's hernia and psychiatric disorders. The Veteran needs to be examined by a VA clinician to determine if his current conditions are related to his military service.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, due to military sexual trauma. The evidence now shows that her PTSD and other mental health conditions are more likely a direct result of her in-service MST.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to discrepancies in diagnoses and need for clarification from a VA examiner regarding the relationship between the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder and her service-connected conditions.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and bilateral hearing loss disability due to new and material evidence. The claims are now remanded for further development, including VA examinations.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for additional information and examination regarding the Veteran's psychiatric disorders, including PTSD.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are being remanded due to the need for further evaluation of his conditions, particularly regarding his TBI and radiculopathy.

The Veteran's appeal for sleep apnea was dismissed. The Board has also remanded the issues of rating lumbar strain, left leg disability (stress fracture), anxiety and depression, and TDIU.

The Veteran's adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood is granted as service connected. The case for asthma remains pending.