Anxiety Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service connection claims for major depressive disorder and anxiety disorder are granted, with all reasonable doubt resolved in favor of the claimant. The decision is based on the evidence showing a link between her military experiences and these psychiatric conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to incomplete medical opinions and lack of compliance with prior remand directives.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for additional development including verification of alleged stressors and a VA examination.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain missing private treatment records and issue an SOC for the claims of service connection.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals regarding the increased disability ratings for anxiety disorder and dermatitis before a decision was made.

The Board has remanded the case to consider new evidence and conduct a new examination due to the Veteran's claim for increased ratings for his service-connected major depressive disorder and anxiety disorder.

The Veteran's PTSD and anxiety disorder have been granted service connection, but the rating for his psychiatric disability has not met the criteria for a higher than 70 percent evaluation.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have prevented him from obtaining or retaining substantially gainful employment throughout the appeal period, except for a brief period when he was assigned a combined disability rating of 100 percent. The effective date for the TDIU is January 16, 2015.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for acquired psychiatric disorder and second degree burn scars related to his active duty service is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining complete service treatment records and a VA examination.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder other than PTSD and granted it. The claim for service connection for PTSD remains pending.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including generalized anxiety disorder, major depression, and PTSD, is now reopened for consideration.,Bilateral hearing loss is not service connected due to lack of evidence showing a current disability within one year of separation from service.

The Veteran's service-connected anxiety disorder is currently rated at 70 percent, reflecting significant occupational and social impairment.

The Board has remanded the case for a VA mental health examination to determine if the Veteran has any diagnosed psychiatric disorders, including PTSD and anxiety/depression, that are related to service. The AOJ should also obtain all relevant VA and private clinical documentation concerning the Veteran's treatment of these conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran is not entitled to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, hypertension, chronic fatigue syndrome, or any other condition listed in his claims. The evidence does not support a finding of service connection for these conditions.

The Board found that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including depression and anxiety, are not related to his military service. The low back disability was also denied.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to fully and fairly consider the Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disability, including panic disorder with agoraphobia (claimed as depression and anxiety).

The Board finds that the Veteran has an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and anxiety disorder NOS which is attributable to service. Therefore, the criteria for service connection have been met.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and records. The claims of service connection for a psychiatric disability (including PTSD, anxiety, depression, and mood disorder) and a heart disability as secondary to a psychiatric disability are in dispute.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD with anxiety disorder warrants a disability rating of 50 percent, effective from the date of the April 2016 remand order by the Court.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development, including obtaining clarification on his diagnoses and opinions regarding service connection.