Anxiety Board decisions

The Board found that the Veteran's service-connected psychoneurosis anxiety state did not contribute substantially or materially to his cause of death, myocardial infarction due to coronary artery disease. The Board concluded that there was no causal connection between the Veteran's service-connected condition and his death.

The Board has granted service connection for depressive disorder, anxiety disorder, and insomnia as these conditions are found to be related to the Veteran's verified in-service stressor of working at the Pentagon on September 11, 2001.

The Veteran's left foot disability, migraine headaches, PTSD, GAD, acid reflux, penile deformity with erectile dysfunction, PFB, scar of the dorsal surface of the left foot, and painful scar of the left foot are all service connected. The Veteran is granted an initial rating of at least 30 percent for his migraine headaches.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions due to a lack of VA treatment records and SSA disability benefits records. The Veteran is also requested to provide any additional pertinent evidence.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination to determine the current severity of the Veteran's service-connected hypothyroidism and generalized anxiety disorder, as well as any impact on his employability.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection, rating increases, and TDIU due to incomplete opinions regarding the Veteran's psychiatric conditions and lumbar spine disability. The Veteran is required to provide an addendum opinion from a VA clinician and undergo another examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to conflicting diagnoses and a need for further examination regarding the Veteran's claimed acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete military personnel records and an unclear opinion regarding whether the Veteran's psychiatric disability existed prior to service. The Veteran is not entitled to service connection for his psychiatric disorder as it does not clearly and unmistakably exist prior to service.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including anxiety, depression and PTSD, has been rated at 70% since May 31, 2007. The effective date for the TDIU is also set to May 31, 2007.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a psychiatric examination and additional records, including Vet Center treatment records.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's in-service stressors and the relationship between his current psychiatric disorders and service.

The Veteran's hypertension is being remanded for a VA examination to determine if it is proximately due or aggravated by his service-connected major depressive and generalized anxiety disorders.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient information regarding the Veteran's claimed stressors and the need for additional records, including VA and private treatment records. The examiner is also required to provide an opinion on whether any current diagnosed psychiatric conditions are related to service.

The Veteran's multiple service-connected conditions, including his adjustment disorder and various musculoskeletal issues, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. His combined rating is at the maximum level.

The Veteran's application for a TDIU was denied because he does not have any service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's anxiety and depressive disorder have resulted in total occupational and social impairment, warranting a 100% rating.

The Board has remanded the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder due to a lack of proper notice and because the Veteran's private medical records have not been obtained. The VA will obtain relevant, outstanding private medical records from Dr. M.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's tinnitus is service connected. The issues of PTSD based on military sexual trauma, an acquired psychiatric disorder including anxiety, depression, nervousness, and sleep disturbances, and migraines or tension headaches as secondary to an acquired psychiatric disorder are remanded for further action.

The Board has determined that a new VA examination is needed to assess the current severity of the Veteran's service-connected generalized anxiety disorder and organic affective syndrome with symptoms of PTSD, as well as his TDIU claim. The Veteran was last examined in June 2014, and there are indications that his disability picture may have changed since then.

The Board has dismissed the appeal for service connection of PTSD due to withdrawal by the Veteran and his representative. The claims for increased rating of psychiatric disabilities and TDIU are remanded for additional development.