Anxiety Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for additional development and consideration of medical opinions regarding the onset and causation of his current psychiatric conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected conditions, including his blindness due to eye disabilities and anxiety disorder, render him in need of regular aid and attendance. As a result, he is entitled to special monthly compensation based on this need.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, specifically unspecified anxiety disorder and unspecified depressive disorder, are found to be related to his military service. The Board granted the claim for service connection.

The Veteran's anxiety disorder is rated at 70 percent, warranting a higher rating. Additionally, the Veteran was granted TDIU based on his service-connected anxiety disorder.

The Veteran's generalized anxiety disorder warrants a rating of 100 percent throughout the entire period of the claim, resulting in total occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's generalized anxiety disorder with panic attacks is considered to have started during his active naval service and has persisted since then. The Board granted the claim for service connection.

The Veteran's PTSD, major depressive disorder, and generalized anxiety disorder are currently rated at 70 percent disabling. The Board found that the symptoms do not warrant a higher rating as they do not meet the criteria for total occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including anxiety and depression, has been rated at 50 percent disabling since the appeal period began. The symptoms have resulted in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional Social Security Administration records relevant to his mental health.

The Veteran's psychiatric disability, characterized as posttraumatic stress disorder, bipolar II/panic disorder, alcohol/opioid use disorder, and anxiolytic, sedative, and hypnotic use disorder, was found to be less than total in severity prior to November 30, 2016. The claim for a higher rating is denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and anxiety disorder not otherwise specified (NOS), is being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and development of records.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development to determine if any current psychiatric disabilities are related to service, including exposure at Camp Lejeune. The Veteran's personnel records and treatment records from his time in service will be obtained.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development and readjudication. The Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depressive disorder, and anxiety disorder remains pending.

The Board found no evidence of a diagnosed psychiatric disorder related to service, including PTSD. The Veteran's current psychiatric conditions are not considered service-connected.

The Veteran's service-connected anxiety disorder precluded her from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment prior to November 4, 2016. The Board granted the TDIU claim based on this condition.

The Veteran's anxiety disorder and tinnitus have prevented him from securing and maintaining substantially gainful employment, meeting the criteria for a TDIU based on service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically Major Depressive Disorder with anxious distress, is service connected on a secondary basis due to aggravation by her service-connected cervical spine disability and associated neuropathy.

The Veteran's PTSD with anxiety and depression is related to his active service, and the Board grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has decided the appeal is remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining treatment records and providing a VA examination.

The Veteran's anxiety disorder is related to his service, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.