Anxiety Board decisions

The Veteran's psychiatric disability associated with service-connected tinea versicolor is rated at 10 percent, effective March 7, 1995. The right hip disability issue has been remanded.

The Board is remanding the case to obtain additional VA treatment records and Social Security Administration records, and then to readjudicate the claims.

The Veteran's service-connected anxiety reaction with depression is currently rated at 70 percent, which reflects the severity of his symptoms and impairment. The Board found that he does not meet the criteria for a higher rating due to his overall functioning.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for anxiety disorder has been withdrawn. The Board grants service connection for a back disability.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for his generalized anxiety disorder and a TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional development of his medical records, including those from December 2007 to February 2011. A supplemental report must be obtained that considers these missing treatment records.

The Board found that the Veteran has a current acquired psychiatric disorder related to his service and granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board found that the Veteran's psychiatric disability, including anxiety and depression, was not incurred in or aggravated by service. The evidence did not establish a link between his current symptoms and service.

The Veteran's anxiety neurosis is currently rated at 50 percent, effective April 24, 2012. The Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder NOS, and depression are granted. The claim for secondary service connection for alcohol abuse is also granted.

The Board found that a chronic acquired psychiatric disorder was not incurred in or aggravated by active service and denied the Veteran's claim.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and remanded the remaining claims due to incomplete records.

The Board found that the Veteran's anxiety disorder is related to his service in Vietnam and granted service connection for this condition, resolving all reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and related conditions including General Anxiety Disorder and Depression was denied as there is no current psychiatric disability found.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Major Depressive Disorder, is being remanded due to the unavailability of VA treatment records from Little Rock, Arkansas VAMC. The Veteran will be provided with a proper notice regarding the unavailability of these records and given an opportunity to submit alternative evidence supporting his claim.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's anxiety disorder and major depressive disorder are etiologically related to his active duty service, resolving all reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's fear of hostile military activity during his service in Afghanistan is consistent with the places, types, and circumstances of his service. A VA examiner diagnosed PTSD based on these experiences. Therefore, the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, anxiety disorder, and depression, is related to active duty service.

The Veteran's anxiety disorder, not otherwise specified, with features of PTSD has been rated at 30 percent based on the severity and symptoms described.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's case to the RO for additional development, including obtaining Social Security Administration records and a VA psychiatric examination. The Veteran is seeking service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder and an acquired psychiatric disorder other than posttraumatic stress disorder.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is rated at 50 percent, effective June 16, 2002. The Board finds that the Veteran's symptoms warrant this rating.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including depression and anxiety, is related to his combat service in Iraq. Therefore, service connection for this condition is granted.