Anxiety Board decisions

The Board has granted a higher initial rating of 30 percent for the Veteran's service-connected anxiety disorder, finding that his symptoms meet the criteria for this rating.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a new VA examination and obtaining relevant VA treatment records. The TDIU claim will also be addressed during this process.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining clarification from the Veteran about his claimed in-service stressors and providing a VA examination. The issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, remains on appeal.

The Veteran's failure, without good cause, to report for a VA compensation examination needed to determine if his service-connected disabilities render him unemployable has resulted in the denial of his TDIU claim.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for prostatectomy with residual incontinence was withdrawn prior to the Board making a decision.

The Board has re-characterized the issue on appeal as one for service connection for any psychiatric disability. The RO denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for major depressive disorder, but did not address his claims for PTSD and other psychiatric conditions.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to ambiguities and uncertainties relative to the claimed psychiatric disorder. The Veteran's claim of service connection for a chronic acquired psychiatric disorder, including depression and anxiety disorder, is pending.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is related to traumatic events during his military service, and grants service connection for this condition. The Board also found no evidence linking depression or anxiety disorders to service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further action, including scheduling a hearing before a Veterans Law Judge at the RO. The case will be returned to the Board after this additional development.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination to determine if the appellant's acquired psychiatric disorders are related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and arranging for a VA examination.

The Veteran's anxiety disorder, NOS, causes occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas but not total impairment. The Board granted a higher initial rating of 70 percent for this disability.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied due to lack of evidence linking the conditions to his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, dysthymic disorder, major depression, and anxiety disorder, are related to his service in Vietnam.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and Anxiety Disorder was denied as there is no evidence of a diagnosed disability related to his military service.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the Veteran's claim of service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. However, the preponderance of the evidence is against finding any link between the Veteran's current psychiatric conditions and his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current psychiatric disabilities, including PTSD, Anxiety Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, and Panic Disorder, are related to her in-service sexual assault stressors. Service connection for these conditions is granted.

The Veteran withdrew his claim for service connection for PTSD prior to the Board's decision.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher initial rating for residuals of prostate cancer was denied. The TDIU claim is also pending and requires further examination to determine if the Veteran's service-connected disabilities preclude gainful employment.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for increased ratings in both categories, resulting in the dismissal of these issues.