Anxiety Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for additional development and a supplemental opinion from the examiner.

The Veteran's service-connected generalized anxiety disorder with gastrointestinal symptoms has been rated at 30 percent since March 19, 2007. From August 13, 2008, the rating was increased to 50 percent.

The Board found that the Veteran's claimed disabilities (allergies, generalized anxiety disorder, hypertension, major depression, IBS, and chronic sleep disability) are not causally related to or aggravated by her service-connected migraine headaches.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to incomplete opinions and need for clarification of diagnoses.

The Board found no evidence of a current diagnosis of PTSD or any other acquired psychiatric disability, and thus denied the Veteran's claim for service connection.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, anxiety, depression, nightmares, and trouble sleeping is being remanded due to incomplete records and the need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including the provision of a supplemental statement of the case and obtaining updated VA mental health clinic treatment records.

The Board has remanded the case to the RO for additional development due to issues related to service connection for psychiatric conditions, diabetes, and hypertension.

The Board finds that the Veteran's skin disorder of the feet is at least as likely as not incurred in service, and his psychiatric disability (including PTSD and anxiety disorder) is secondary to a service-connected condition.,Service connection for both conditions has been granted.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including a VA examination to assess the nature and etiology of any acquired psychiatric disorder, as well as its impact on employment. The Veteran's claims for service connection and pension are being reconsidered.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining VA medical records and scheduling examinations to determine the nature and etiology of any current right and left ankle disorders as well as any acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's appeal for a compensable rating for tinea pedis has been withdrawn. The Board finds that service connection is granted for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including generalized anxiety disorder, depression, stress, anxiety, panic attacks, social phobia, bipolar disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Service connection is also granted for insomnia, with the condition being secondary to service-connected peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient VA examination and treatment records, requiring additional development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected anxiety disorder substantially contributed to his death, and thus grants entitlement to service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, depression and anxiety (for accrued benefits purposes) were denied. However, service connection was granted for schizophrenia (for accrued benefits purposes).

The Veteran's generalized anxiety disorder is granted as secondary to his service-connected bronchial asthma. The claims for costochondritis and lumbar paravertebral myositis are denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim should be remanded for further development, including securing Vet Center treatment records and a psychiatric examination to determine if PTSD is related to his service in Vietnam.

The Veteran seeks service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including diagnoses of depression, anxiety, and posttraumatic stress disorder. The Board finds that further development is necessary before a decision on the merits may be made.

The Veteran's psychiatric disorder, including generalized anxiety disorder with dysthymia and alcohol abuse, is service-connected. The Veteran's gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is rated at 10 percent.

The Board has determined that a VA examination is needed to assess the Veteran's psychiatric and neurological conditions, as well as determine if service connection should be granted for these conditions. The case will be returned to the RO for further action.