Anxiety Board decisions

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. However, after reviewing all evidence of record and considering the criteria for service connection, the Board finds that there is no competent medical evidence to support a finding that the Veteran has PTSD or any other acquired psychiatric disorder related to his military service.

The Veteran's appeal of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including anxiety and a sleep disorder, has been withdrawn by his representative.

The Veteran's anxiety reaction with depressive features is currently evaluated at 50 percent, reflecting significant impairment in occupational and social functioning.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection and granted it, finding that new and material evidence has been received to support his claims of PTSD, major depressive disorder, anxiety disorder, and bipolar disorder.

The Board has deferred the decision on the pending claims until the claim for service connection for a low back disability is finally adjudicated. Additional evidence submitted since April 2009 will be considered.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including bipolar disorder, is being remanded due to the need for additional development of his claims file. This includes obtaining VA and private treatment records, service personnel records, and SSA records. A VA examination will also be conducted.

The Veteran's death was not caused by a disease or injury incurred in or aggravated by service, nor did any such disease or injury contribute substantially or materially to his death.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including depression and anxiety, is secondary to his service-connected hepatitis C. The Veteran does not have a diagnosis of PTSD. His venereal disease (genital herpes) began in service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining private psychiatric treatment records and scheduling a VA examination if needed. The effective date of the TDIU rating will be considered after resolving the issues related to PTSD ratings.

The Veteran's death was not caused by his service-connected anxiety neurosis, and there is no evidence of negligence or lack of proper care during his VA treatment. Therefore, the claim for DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318 is denied.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a videoconference hearing. The issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including major depressive disorder, PTSD, and anxiety, remains unresolved.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including anxiety disorder/PTSD. The evidence shows that the Veteran's current diagnoses are related to his military experiences in Vietnam.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder including anxiety, depression, and PTSD as the Veteran did not serve in Vietnam or Southwest Asia. The stressors reported were not credible, and there was no evidence of a nexus between current symptoms and service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further procedural and evidentiary development, including obtaining additional service treatment records and Social Security Administration (SSA) records.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, anxiety, and depression is being remanded due to incomplete development. The VA examiner was not provided with accurate information regarding the Veteran's alleged stressor in Korea.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right knee disorder and acquired psychiatric disorder (other than PTSD) are not service-connected.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The Veteran was diagnosed with anxiety and specific phobia related to his driving but not PTSD.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the issue of an evaluation in excess of 70 percent for schizoaffective disorder with anxiety disorder and cognitive disorder, prior to December 8, 2010.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder was initially rated at 30 percent prior to September 1, 2010. The symptoms included impaired family relations and mood, severe depression, suicidal ideation, but did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's anxiety disorder has caused significant impairment in his occupational and social functioning, warranting a rating of 70 percent effective December 8, 2005 to July 26, 2009.