Anxiety Board decisions

The Veteran's appeals for shin splints and a back disability have been dismissed due to withdrawal. The Board has granted service connection for generalized anxiety disorder and depressive disorder, but denied service connection for PTSD and/or adjustment disorder.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims, including obtaining updated evidence and scheduling examinations to determine the severity of his service-connected anxiety disorder and whether his current sleep apnea is related to military service.

The Board found that the Veteran's psychiatric disorders did not manifest during service or within one year of separation, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, chronic fatigue, and a sleep disorder are being remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, claimed as depression and anxiety due to a head injury in service was granted. His rating for dizziness and headaches (residuals of the head injury) was also granted at a 10% level.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional medical records and a VA psychiatric examination.

The Board has determined that there is no evidence to support a relationship between the Veteran's current major depressive disorder and anxiety disorder and his service, thus denying the claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection and TDIU have been denied as there is no evidence to support a finding of an acquired psychiatric disorder or any other disability due to military service.

The Veteran has been granted service connection for an anxiety disorder, NOS resulting from a December 1961 in-service incident on board the U.S.S. Remey.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The claim for service connection was reopened based on new evidence, but the Board did not assign a specific rating or effective date.

The Board has remanded the case due to the Veteran's failure to appear at his scheduled videoconference hearing. The case will be returned for further development if needed.

The Board has determined that a VA psychiatric examination is needed to determine the nature and etiology of any current psychiatric disorders, including PTSD. The Veteran's service records do not indicate treatment for a psychiatric condition during his active duty, but he alleges exposure to abuse prior to enlistment.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a blood disorder and an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, was denied. The issue of entitlement to service connection for the blood disorder has been withdrawn by the Veteran.

The Board found that the Veteran's claimed psychiatric disability was not related to service or any service-connected condition, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling examinations to address the severity of his migraine headaches, service connection for residuals of a stroke, and psychiatric disorders.

The Board finds that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders are not related to his military service or service-connected bilateral hearing loss.

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

The Veteran's tinnitus is found to be related to his military service, and the Board grants service connection for this condition. The hearing loss claim remains pending as further development is needed. The psychiatric disorder claim also remains pending due to insufficient evidence of record.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete information regarding the Veteran's income and net worth for the relevant appeal period from April 2009. The Veteran is required to submit Improved Pension Eligibility Verification Reports and supporting documentation.

The appeal has been withdrawn by the appellant's authorized representative before a decision could be made.