Anxiety Board decisions

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders including post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety disorder, not otherwise specified, and bipolar disorder, type II are found to be related to his period of active duty service.

The Veteran's anxiety disorder, not otherwise specified (NOS), was manifested by occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity due to symptoms such as impaired affect, memory issues, difficulty adapting to stressful circumstances, and disturbances in motivation and mood. The Board found that the criteria for a 50 percent rating were met.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than posttraumatic stress disorder, as there was no current diagnosis of PTSD and the Veteran's claimed conditions were not related to his military service.

The Veteran's schizophrenia, PTSD, anxiety disorder, and depression have been rated at 50 percent since July 30, 1981 to July 15, 1996.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals regarding the increased evaluation for generalized anxiety disorder with insomnia and entitlement to a TDIU.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and clarification of hearing requests. The issues include an increased rating for anxiety, SMC based on aid and attendance or housebound status, and a higher rate of SMC.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder and anxiety disorder have not resulted in total occupational and social impairment, warranting a rating of 70 percent.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a verified PTSD stressor related to his military service and that his current bipolar disorder, depression, and anxiety are not shown by the medical evidence of record to be related to his military service. Therefore, service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is denied.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain updated medical records and a VA examination to determine the etiology of any diagnosed psychiatric disability, including PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate opinion regarding psychiatric disabilities other than alcohol use disorder and personality disorder, as well as a need for further examination. The appeal is now pending again with the AOJ.

The Board denied service connection for a low back disability, insomnia, and a neuropsychiatric disorder as the evidence did not establish that these conditions were incurred or aggravated by service.,Service connection was denied because there is no credible evidence linking any of these conditions to service.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder and anxiety disorder have resulted in occupational and social impairment, warranting a 70 percent disability rating.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have an acquired psychiatric disorder or seizures that are attributable to his service. The claims for these conditions were denied.

The Veteran's PTSD with depression and anxiety disorder has been rated at 70 percent since March 31, 2016. Prior to that date, the disability was rated as 50 percent disabling.

The Veteran's anxiety disorder, not otherwise specified, has not been manifested by occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Board has dismissed all issues related to the Veteran's appeal as they have been deemed untimely due to his withdrawal of claims. The claim for an earlier effective date for service connection for memory difficulties, anxiety and depression with adjustment disorder is denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to scheduling issues, including a need for a Travel Board hearing before a Veterans Law Judge at the RO.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and vocational rehabilitation folder. The Veteran's claims for anxiety, headaches, breathing problems, and hypertension are also being reviewed.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not meet the criteria for a diagnosis of PTSD and his other psychiatric diagnoses are not shown to be related to an in-service event or injury. Therefore, service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition, to include PTSD, affective disorder, depressive disorder, NOS, and anxiety disorder, is being remanded due to the need for clarification of his diagnoses and opinion regarding their etiology.