Anxiety Board decisions

The Veteran's unspecified anxiety disorder disability has increased in severity since her last VA examination, and she should be provided an opportunity to report for a VA examination.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings for PTSD and anxiety neurosis, as well as his claim for TDIU due to service-connected disabilities, are being remanded for further action.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition, including bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, and anxiety disorder, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are not related to her military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is at least as likely as not related to his in-service personal assaults and has granted service connection for this condition.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to conflicting evidence regarding the Veteran's current psychiatric condition and treatment records indicating anxiety and depression.

The Board has determined that an effective date prior to July 30, 2012 for the grant of service connection for TBI is not warranted. The Veteran's claim was based on a new theory of entitlement and there is no evidence he sought service connection for TBI prior to July 30, 2012.

The Veteran's anxiety disorder was evaluated at a 30 percent rating from December 14, 2007 through January 27, 2015.

The Veteran's claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, anxiety, and depression, is denied as the evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to service.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral great toe disorders and anxiety disorder NOS, but remanded the claims of sleep apnea and right hand/wrist disorders.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for an earlier effective date and a higher initial rating for his service-connected acquired psychiatric disorders. The appeal is denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, unspecified anxiety disorder, and unspecified depressive disorder. The Veteran must provide additional records or authorize their recovery, and a VA psychiatrist or psychologist will conduct an examination to determine if his current condition is related to service.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus was granted a 10% rating effective August 28, 2015. An initial 30% rating for IBS is granted effective August 28, 2015. The Veteran's MDD and GAD are rated at 70%, effective March 4, 2017.

The Veteran's representative withdrew the appeal for a higher evaluation of PTSD with generalized anxiety disorder.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hepatitis C is proximately due to his service-connected other specified depressive disorder, other specified anxiety disorder with unspecified other (or unknown) substance-related disorder. Therefore, service connection for hepatitis C is granted.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for chronic urticaria and a psychiatric disability, including an anxiety disorder due to further development being necessary.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's sleep apnea is related to his service-connected conditions of depressive disorder and/or hypertensive vascular disease. A VA examination will be conducted to determine if there is a link between the Veteran's sleep apnea and these conditions.

The Board has denied service connection for a psychiatric disorder, alcohol abuse, and erectile dysfunction. The remaining issues of service connection for low back disability, neck disability, bilateral arm neuropathy, mouth disability, and respiratory disability are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claims for an increased rating for panic disorder with agoraphobia and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and arranging for a VA examination.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for further development due to the need for additional medical examination and consideration of new evidence.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for a new examination to assess the severity of his depressive and anxiety disorders, as he reported having suicidal ideation during his hearing. The rating assigned will be based on the current disability picture.