Anxiety Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, and he is granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD, anxiety, and depressive disorder), right shoulder strain, and residuals of a traumatic brain injury. The claim for service connection for a rash remains pending as new evidence was received but does not establish the current condition.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including depression, anxiety, and PTSD, is found to be related to service events. Service connection for these conditions has been granted.,Tinnitus was also found to have its onset during service and continues to this day, warranting service connection.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to insufficient medical opinions regarding her psychiatric disorders, tension headaches, and sinus disability. The AOJ must obtain VA outpatient treatment records from March 2013 to the present and schedule a VA examination for an appropriate physician to determine the etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, to include PTSD, anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder, has been reopened. The appeal is granted to that extent.

The Board has granted an initial 100 percent rating for the Veteran's anxiety disorder prior to April 1, 2017. The claim of service connection for a heart disability is remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding its etiology.

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for myopia, uterine fibroids, and major depressive disorder with anxiety disorder. The cases are remanded to determine if these conditions were incurred in or aggravated by service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and an examination to determine if the Veteran's psychiatric disorder is related to his service. The claim for residuals fracture right leg remains denied.

The Veteran's PTSD and unspecified anxiety disorder are granted as service connected, with the Board finding that there is at least equipoise evidence supporting a current diagnosis of PTSD.

The Veteran's anxiety disorder is rated at 30 percent, which is the maximum rating available under the General Rating Formula for Mental Disorders. The appeal has been denied as there are no additional symptoms or conditions that warrant a higher rating.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD and other mental health conditions, due to incomplete records. The Veteran's service treatment records are missing, and a new examination is needed to determine if his current psychiatric disabilities had onset in or are related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's claimed conditions. The issues of service connection for TBI, headaches, and acquired psychiatric disorder are now pending.

The Veteran's anxiety disorder has been granted an initial rating of 50 percent, effective April 30, 2011. The appeal is based on new evidence that was not previously considered.

The claim is reopened due to the submission of new evidence that relates to an unestablished fact necessary to substantiate the claim, namely a diagnosis of anxiety disorder and depressive disorder. The case is remanded for further development including obtaining VA treatment records and private medical records.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and Adjustment Disorder with Mixed Anxiety and Depressed Mood, as well as a major depressive disorder. The Veteran is required to provide additional medical records from VA and non-VA providers who have treated him for these conditions. A new VA examination must be conducted by an examiner who has not previously examined the Veteran.

The Board has found that an additional remand is necessary due to the inadequacy of the VA examiner's opinion regarding whether the Veteran’s acquired psychiatric disability was caused or aggravated by his service. The case is being returned for further examination and a new opinion.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for obstructive sleep apnea and an acquired psychiatric disorder (to include anxiety and depression) due to insufficient evidence regarding their etiology. The Veteran must be scheduled for VA examinations to determine if these conditions are related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the cause of death and pending claims for increased ratings. The appellant's request for substitution as a claimant is also being considered.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for a vision disorder, bilateral hearing loss, an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD), and sleep apnea due to lack of current evidence or inadequate examination reports.

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

The Board has determined that the Veteran did not receive notice of scheduled VA examinations for his service connection claims and requests rescheduling. The issues are being remanded to allow for further examination and consideration.