Anxiety Board decisions

The Board has restored service connection for anxiety disorder, but the claim of entitlement to an initial compensable evaluation for undiagnosed chronic fatigue syndrome is REMANDED due to need for additional development.

The Veteran seeks service connection for PTSD and anxiety, but the claim is being remanded due to a lack of relevant treatment records.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, major depressive disorder, and anxiety disorder, finding that the Veteran's disorders did not have onset during active service and are not etiologically related to his active service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for a higher combined rating on account of service-connected disabilities under 38 C.F.R. � 4.25, finding that his combined ratings were accurately calculated both in the June 1998 rating decision and in the February 2012 rating decision.

The Veteran's service-connected anxiety neurosis with PTSD was not shown to meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 30 percent prior to August 10, 2009 or in excess of 50 percent on or after that date.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current psychiatric disabilities, including depression and anxiety disorder, are not related to his military service. The earliest diagnosis of these conditions is over four decades after he separated from service.

The Veteran's appeal involves multiple issues including service connection for psychiatric disorders, right ankle and foot disabilities. The case is being remanded to obtain additional medical records, clarify the nature of her conditions, and determine if there are any secondary service connection claims.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's service connection claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder and granted it, finding that new and material evidence had been received. The Board also determined that the Veteran's diagnosed PTSD, anxiety disorder, and depression are related to his military service.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The claims of service connection for CAD, respiratory condition, and bilateral hearing loss are not addressed as the Veteran did not request a hearing.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for anxiety and depression, finding that new and material evidence was not received to reopen these previously denied claims.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain in-patient hospitalization records from Womack Army Hospital, the 3rd Field Hospital in Vietnam, and the 106th General Hospital in Japan. Additionally, his treatment records from Dr. Heffelfinger, Dermatology, LTD., and other identified locations are also required.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and arthritis need further development to ensure all relevant evidence is considered. The case will be returned to the Board after this additional development.

The Board has ordered additional development to address the Veteran's claims for service connection, increased rating, and separate evaluations for his diabetes mellitus. The case will be returned to the RO for these actions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's anxiety disorder is causally related to service, but his bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, left ankle disorder, bilateral knee disorder, and bilateral thumb disorder are not due to service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, other than anxiety and depression, are related to his service-connected anxiety disorder. The appeal is granted.

The Board finds that the Veteran does not have a psychiatric disability related to his active service, and thus denies the claim for service connection.

The Veteran's anxiety disorder with PTSD symptoms are related to service and the claim for service connection is granted.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic sinusitis, PTSD, and anxiety disorder due to personal trauma. The appeal is currently pending as the RO has not issued a Statement of the Case (SOC) addressing these issues.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including as due to a traumatic brain injury, is being remanded for additional development and consideration.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and examination to determine if the Veteran's current psychiatric disorders are related to his military service, including any confirmed or claimed stressors.