Anxiety Board decisions

The Veteran's psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is as likely as not related to his active service and fear of hostile military activity. Service connection for a psychiatric disorder is granted.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection on the merits have been dismissed due to her withdrawal of these claims. The Board has not jurisdiction over these issues and they are therefore dismissed.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are denied as he did not serve during a recognized period of war, thus making him ineligible for nonservice-connected disability pension benefits.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, other than PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and opinion regarding his depressive disorder.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a videoconference hearing and for issuance of a statement of the case on the issue of an increased rating for bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's service-connected anxiety disorder with depression is currently rated at 30 percent, and the Board finds that this rating adequately reflects the severity of his symptoms.

The Veteran's psychiatric disability, including PTSD and anxiety reaction, was manifested by symptoms such as irritability, anxiety, flashbacks, sleep impairment, mild impairment of memory, difficulty concentrating, disturbance in motivation and mood, and difficulty maintaining effective relationships. The Board found that the evidence did not show total occupational and social impairment at any point during the appeal period.

The Veteran's appeals for PTSD and an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD have been withdrawn. The remaining issues were either not addressed or denied.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to incomplete records and need for clarification of stressor allegations. The Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is pending.

The Veteran's anxiety disorder has been rated at the highest possible level (70%) due to significant occupational and social impairment, including symptoms such as suicidal ideation, intermittent illogical speech, and difficulty in establishing effective relationships.

The Board denied service connection for a psychiatric disability, including PTSD, depression, adjustment disorder with anxiety, and ADHD. The issues of service connection for low back, left hip, and left leg disabilities were also denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not meet the criteria for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including depression and anxiety. The evidence does not establish a diagnosis of PTSD or any other mental health condition during service or within one year post-service discharge.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a new VA examination to evaluate the nature and etiology of his acquired psychiatric disabilities, to include PTSD, major depressive disorder, anxiety and agoraphobia. The TDIU claim is also being remanded.

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

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, arthritis of the right knee, and sleep apnea were denied. The Board found no evidence linking these conditions to service or a service-connected disability.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to insufficient medical evidence regarding the etiology of his current psychiatric disability and because he served in Iraq, which may support a diagnosis of PTSD. Additionally, VA treatment records are needed for his bilateral shin splints with a closed stress fracture on the left.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate VA examination and missing medical records, and the claims for increased rating and TDIU are inextricably intertwined.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and acid reflux must be remanded due to additional development being required. The lung condition claim is reopened but remains pending.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric condition, including anxiety disorder and PTSD, was not incurred in or aggravated by service.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder are currently rated at 50 percent, but the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted as his symptoms do not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher rating.