Anxiety Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case due to issues related to obtaining disability retirement records from USPS and further medical opinion regarding the Veteran's psychiatric disorder.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a disability for which service connection is sought. As such, no service connection is granted.

The Board has granted service connection for various conditions, including PTSD and schizophrenia, as well as constipation, GERD, sleep apnea, and CAD. The rating assigned is 100% for the seizure disability from October 6, 2014 onwards.

The Veteran's combined service-connected disabilities do not render him unemployable due to a single disability alone, and he is already rated at 100% disabling.

The Board granted a 70 percent disability rating for anxiety disorder from June 12, 2008 and found that the Veteran was unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected anxiety disorder. The effective date of this decision is not specified.

The Board found that the Veteran's diagnosed psychiatric conditions, including PTSD, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, adjustment disorder, and depression, were not incurred in or related to his active military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a diagnosed psychiatric disorder, and therefore cannot establish service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability. The claim is denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete development, including obtaining treatment records and a medical opinion regarding the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and further development is required.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, anxiety, and depression is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination.

The Board denied an initial evaluation in excess of 30 percent for anxiety disorder and did not grant a retroactive effective date.

The Veteran died from septic shock with contributing causes of diabetes mellitus type II, coronary artery disease, and chronic lymphocytic leukemia. The cause of death is not related to service or a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including anxiety with depression and cannabis abuse disorder, is found to be etiologically related to his active service.,Service connection for migraine headaches has been established as the Veteran first experienced these symptoms during his period of active duty.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including anxiety disorder, depressive disorder, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), is granted service connection. The appeal for alcohol and drug addiction was withdrawn by the Veteran during his hearing. Service connection for radiation exposure and prostate cancer are remanded.

The Veteran's right wrist, ankle, and knee disabilities are found to be related to service. Her acquired psychiatric disorder is also found to be related to service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional evidentiary development, including obtaining Veteran's psychiatric treatment records from a Vet Center in Grand Junction, Colorado. The appeal will be reconsidered after this development.

The Board has granted service connection for an anxiety disorder NOS, PTSD, bipolar disorder, panic disorder, and major depressive disorder. The effective date is not specified as the claim was reopened on new evidence.

The Veteran's anxiety disorder has been rated at 50 percent since January 11, 2011. The rating is based on occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD and major depressive disorder are related to his combat service, and thus grants service connection for these conditions.