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 a new medical examination and consideration of additional evidence.

The Board found that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, and anxiety disorder, did not have their onset during his period of active service. The VA examiner opined that these conditions are more likely related to post-service stressors and a personality disorder.

The Board has ordered a remand to obtain an addendum opinion regarding the Veteran's psychiatric disorders, including PTSD. The examiner is asked to address whether the conditions are related to service or service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining service personnel records and a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any current acquired psychiatric disorders.

The Veteran's asthma, acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD, anxiety, and depression), back disability, cervical spine disability, heart disability, bilateral ankle disability, left foot disability, right foot disability, bilateral hip disability, bilateral knee disability, and bilateral shoulder disability are not service connected. The Veteran's tinnitus and hearing loss were found to be aggravated by service.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development, including searching for outpatient mental health records from Ireland Army Hospital at Fort Knox and the 209th General Dispensary in Germany. The case will also be reviewed to determine if a VA examination is needed.

The Board has granted service connection for anxiety disorder with aggravation of bipolar disorder, and the Veteran's gastrointestinal disability is remanded for additional development.

The Board has remanded the case for a VA examination to determine the etiology of the Veteran's mental health disabilities, including major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining a new VA examination and ensuring that all relevant treatment records are obtained. The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and his claim for TDIU will be considered in light of this additional evidence.

The Veteran's appeal is REMANDED to the Agency of Original Jurisdiction (AOJ) for further development, including consideration of new evidence and an updated VA examination.

The Board finds that the Veteran's current psychiatric disorders, including anxiety disorder and bipolar disorder, are related to his military service. The evidence is in equipoise as to whether these conditions were aggravated by service.

The Board found that the current acquired psychiatric disorders (Depressive Disorder and Anxiety Disorder) are not related to active duty service, thus denying the Veteran's claim for service connection.

The Board has granted a disability rating of 100 percent for anxiety disorder, and the claim of entitlement to TDIU is moot due to the grant of service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current low back disability is related to her military service, and thus grants service connection for a low back disability.

The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including persistent depressive disorder and anxiety disorder. The Veteran's tinea versicolor was rated at a 10 percent disability rating effective November 1, 2010.

The Veteran's current diagnosed psychiatric disorders, including anxiety and schizophrenia, are found to be related to his active duty service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and anxiety. The claims for service connection for ulcerative colitis and colon cancer are also denied as there is no evidence of their onset during service or otherwise related to service.

The Veteran's appeal for a rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD was withdrawn. The Board granted service connection for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss, finding that the evidence supported these claims.

The Board found no evidence of PTSD, and the Veteran's schizophrenia and anxiety were not shown to be related to service. The claim for service connection was denied.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA and private treatment records and providing a new VA opinion to address the nature and etiology of any acquired psychiatric disorder.