Anxiety Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected obsessive-compulsive disorder and chronic adjustment disorder with anxiety is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination, as well as obtaining SSA records.

The Veteran's anxiety disorder is granted as secondary to service-connected lumbar spine DJD with IVDS, radiculopathy of the left lower sciatic nerve, and Morton’s neuroma. The Veteran's Morton’s neuroma remains at a 10 percent rating.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD, to include depressive disorder with alcohol abuse, agoraphobia, and anxiety, has been sufficiently incapacitating as to prevent him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment. The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea had its onset during active service.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD, to include depressive disorder with alcohol abuse, agoraphobia, and anxiety, has been sufficiently incapacitating as to prevent him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment. The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea had its onset during active service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and Anxiety Disorder, has been denied as there is no evidence to support a link between his military service and these conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a right shoulder disability and an acquired psychiatric disorder (anxiety). The denial was based on lack of new and material evidence, as well as insufficient evidence to establish that any current conditions are related to service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of vertigo and/or staggering, nor did he during the appeal period. The claim for service connection is denied.,The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss was evaluated as level II in both ears at all relevant points in time, resulting in a noncompensable evaluation throughout the appeal period.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for peripheral artery disease, stroke, abdominal aortic aneurysm, heart condition (pacemaker, heart attack, stints [sic], bypass, dying heart/complete vascular system failing), and acquired psychiatric disability (PTSD and anxiety with panic attacks).

The Veteran's sleep apnea and acquired psychiatric disorders (including depression and anxiety) are remanded for further development, including VA examinations to determine their etiology.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as anxiety, finding that the Veteran's pre-existing condition was aggravated by his military service.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for anxiety disorder and bipolar disorder with psychotic episodes, as new and material evidence was submitted. The acquired psychiatric disability is now considered etiologically related to his active service.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate opinions regarding service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than schizophrenia and PTSD. The claim is being returned for further development.

The Board has remanded the case for clarification by a VA examiner regarding the Appellant's claimed acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD. The claim will be readjudicated after this development.

The Board has granted service connection for bipolar disorder with symptoms of depression and anxiety, as well as specific phobia disorder. However, it denied the claims for depressive disorder, dysthymic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, alcohol use disorder, and antisocial personality disorder.

The Veteran's anxiety disorder, NOS with some features of PTSD is rated at a 50 percent effective from August 9, 2011. A 70 percent rating is granted as of October 29, 2014.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral hearing loss, left ear hearing loss, congestive heart failure, atrial fibrillation, substance abuse, and an acquired mental disorder (including depression and/or anxiety) due to insufficient explanation of the VA examiner's opinion regarding a significant threshold shift in the Veteran’s hearing acuity during service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for dizziness was denied, and the effective date for his award of service connection for PTSD and anxiety disorder was set at December 16, 2011.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, Depression, and Anxiety due to new evidence received since the final July 2013 rating decisions. However, additional development is needed as a VA examination is required to determine if these conditions are related to service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate examination and lack of sufficient rationale in the previous VA opinions. A new VA examination is required to determine if the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD and non-specified anxiety disorder, is related to his service aboard the USS Essex during the Cuban Missile Crisis.

The Veteran's petition to reopen claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability and a skin disability are granted. The appeals for left and right carpel tunnel syndrome, both secondary to cervical spine degenerative changes, are remanded.