Anxiety Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected anxiety disorder resulted in occupational and social impairment, warranting a 70 percent disability rating.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and Generalized Anxiety Disorder, was granted. The claims for service connection for disabilities of the left hip and shoulder were denied.

The Veteran's service-connected major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder likely precludes him from securing or following substantially gainful employment, thus meeting the criteria for a TDIU.

The Veteran's death was not service-connected due to the lack of continuous total disability rating for at least ten years prior to his death. The Veteran had multiple disabilities, but they were rated as separate conditions and did not meet the criteria for a single condition that would qualify him for a 100% combined evaluation.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development of his claims, including obtaining medical records and information from the Social Security Administration.

The Board has determined that additional medical opinions are needed to address the Veteran's service-connected depressive disorder and her nonservice-connected PTSD and GAD. The TDIU claim cannot be resolved without first reaching a determination as to the appropriate evaluation for the Veteran's depressive disorder.

The Veteran seeks service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The Board has identified several in-service stressors and is requesting further verification of one incident involving a fellow GI bringing back a live shell from the battlefield.

The Board has remanded the case due to missed VA psychiatric evaluations and requests for a new evaluation to determine if the Veteran's current acquired psychiatric disorder is related to his active service from July 1976 to July 1980.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD warrants a 70 percent disability rating, effective October 22, 2010. The Veteran is also entitled to a TDIU due to his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeal for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, including Generalized Anxiety Disorder.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, MDD, and anxiety, is found to be etiologically related to his military service. Service connection for PTSD has been granted. The right elbow disability claim was withdrawn by the Veteran prior to a decision being made.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for anxiety disorder, not otherwise specified (claimed as PTSD), is denied. The earliest competent diagnosis of the condition was in September 2012.

The Veteran's anxiety disorder, headaches, and tremors are not service-connected as there is no evidence of a current disability or in-service incurrence.,There is no medical evidence linking the Veteran's left leg disability to his active service.

The Board has remanded the case for a VA examination to evaluate the Veteran's claimed acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD. The claim will be readjudicated after the examination.

The Veteran seeks service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, anxiety disorder, panic attacks, and cognitive disorder. The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine the nature and etiology of his psychiatric condition.

The Veteran's service connection claims for a lumbar spine disorder and a psychiatric disorder (to include PTSD) are granted. The claim for bilateral hearing loss is pending.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's diagnosed PTSD, major depressive disorder, and anxiety disorder are related to his in-service combat stressors. As a result, service connection for these conditions is granted.

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

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for his anxiety disorder, not otherwise specified (NOS) with depressive symptoms is being remanded due to the need for additional development including obtaining treatment records and determining whether he is receiving disability benefits from SSA.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for hyperlipidemia has been withdrawn. The Board is remanding the case to provide a VA psychiatric examination and determine if his acquired psychiatric disorder, including anxiety disorder, depression, and PTSD, are related to his active duty service.