Anxiety Board decisions

The Veteran does not have a current right ear hearing loss disability for VA purposes.,There is no evidence of a current left knee disability in the record.

The Board has determined that there is no credible supporting evidence of the Veteran's reported in-service stressors, and therefore service connection for PTSD cannot be established. The acquired psychiatric disorders other than PTSD are not related to service.

The Board found that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including schizoaffective disorder, depressive disorder, anxiety disorder, panic disorder with agoraphobia, and dysthymia, is related to his active service. The claim was reopened on new evidence provided by the Veteran.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 50 percent for his service-connected psychoneurotic disorder with anxiety, depressive features, and PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional development including scheduling a VA examination.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have a diagnosis of PTSD and denied his claim for service connection. The VA examiners opined that the adjustment disorder with anxiety and depressed mood is not related to service, primarily due to the fact that PTSD was not diagnosed.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, claimed as PTSD and diagnosed as depression and generalized anxiety, is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of his psychiatric disorders.

The Veteran's generalized anxiety disorder including panic attacks and agoraphobia was manifested by daily panic attacks, extreme anxiety, and agoraphobia resulting in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas. The Board found that a rating of 70 percent is warranted for the period prior to February 3, 2014.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of anxiety disorder, finding that the March 18, 2010 decision was proper as it considered new and material evidence.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to address the nature and etiology of his psychiatric disorder, including depression and anxiety, as well as his hypertension. The claims will be reviewed after this additional development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral sensorineural hearing loss and acquired psychiatric conditions, including non-specific depression disorder and unspecified anxiety disorder, were not incurred in or aggravated by his active service. The evidence does not support a finding of continuity of symptomatology for these conditions.

The Veteran's bipolar and anxiety disorders are manifested by symptoms such as depressed mood and disturbances of motivation and mood, resulting in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity. The criteria for a higher evaluation have not been met.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of PTSD and has been diagnosed with an adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood. The acquired psychiatric disorders are not related to service, as there is no evidence of such in-service or post-service records.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD or anxiety disorder. The case is now remanded for further development and consideration.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disabilities, including anxiety disorder and depression, based on new evidence submitted since the previous denial.

The Board dismissed the appeal as there was no question of fact or law to decide regarding service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition, as it had already been granted in a June 2017 rating decision.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disabilities, including depression, anxiety, and PTSD, did not originate during active service or as a result of his service-connected disabilities. Therefore, service connection for these conditions is denied.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is being remanded for additional development, including the submission of a VA Form 21-8940 and consideration of his service-connected disabilities in determining whether he is unemployable due to these conditions.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD and residuals of a cerebrovascular accident, but granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (adjustment disorder with depressed mood) as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's anxiety disorder is related to his service and grants service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The claim for PTSD was previously denied due to lack of a diagnosed condition during service and no credible supporting evidence showing the claimed in-service stressor occurred.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD due to military sexual trauma. The Board has determined that the issues on appeal should be characterized as set forth in the title page and remanded for further development.