Anxiety Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional evidence and a VA examination. The issues are whether she should receive an increased rating for her service-connected adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depression, and if she is unemployable.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current acquired psychiatric disorders, including Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, and Depressive Disorder, are related to his military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected gunshot wound, left shoulder disability, and PTSD with dysthymia and mild anxiety.

The Veteran's variously diagnosed psychiatric disability, including PTSD, panic disorder with agoraphobia, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), social phobia, anxiety not otherwise specified (NOS), and depression, is found to be related to his service. Service connection for these conditions is granted.

The Board has granted a 100 percent evaluation for the service-connected Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) and found that it is secondary to GAD. The Veteran's heart disorder, left hand scar, thumb fracture, arm fractures, hypertension, peptic ulcer, diaphoresis, skin rash, diabetes mellitus, erectile dysfunction, and hiatal hernia are all considered secondary to the service-connected GAD.

The Veteran's psychiatric disability, currently diagnosed as anxiety disorder and depressive disorder, originated during his active service. The Board has granted service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's anxiety disability to include PTSD is rated at 30 percent disabling until March 9, 2011. After that date, the evidence does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and examination, including obtaining additional medical records and scheduling a VA mental disorders examination. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered based on the new evidence.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his right foot and ankle condition, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. The Board has determined that the criteria for a TDIU rating are met.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, which is now found to be directly related to service. The Veteran's depressive disorder with anxiety symptoms was incurred in service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's sleep apnea, neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, depression (also claimed as anxiety and sleeplessness), hypertension, headaches, blurred vision, shortness of breath, and tachycardia are all due to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. The service connection is granted.

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

The Veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 30 percent for his anxiety disorder, PTSD, and depressive symptoms is being remanded due to the need for additional development including obtaining treatment records and a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the claims for further development due to the need for updated VA examinations and for obtaining any outstanding treatment records.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including scheduling a Social and Industrial Survey and obtaining SSA records.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is related to his active service, and therefore grants entitlement to service connection for PTSD.

The Veteran's anxiety reaction has been rated at 50 percent since June 14, 2011. For the period prior to that date, his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's paranoid schizophrenia and anxiety disorder are causally related to his active service.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and further development is needed.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to address his claims of service connection for various conditions, including a pulmonary disability and an acquired psychiatric disability.