Anxiety Board decisions

The Board found that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including major depressive disorder and anxiety disorder, were caused or aggravated by his military service. The claim for PTSD was denied as there is no evidence of a diagnosed PTSD in accordance with DSM-IV.

The Veteran's PTSD with depression and anxiety is characterized by mild symptoms that do not significantly impair his occupational or social functioning.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for scheduling a videoconference hearing before the Board of Veterans' Appeals. The issues regarding service connection and reopening of a foot condition claim are currently unknown.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including anxiety disorder and PTSD, finding no evidence of a pre-existing condition that was aggravated by service.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression, is rated at 30 percent disabling.

The Veteran's adjustment disorder with anxiety and depressed mood has been rated at 30 percent since June 1, 2006. The rating is based on the current level of impairment due to symptoms such as lack of concentration, decreased motivation, and loss of interest in social activities.

The Veteran is not entitled to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, anxiety and alcohol abuse.,Service connection is denied for hearing loss as there is no evidence of a current disability related to service or any other compensable level of hearing loss within one year after separation from service.,Service connection is denied for tinnitus as there is no evidence of a current disability related to service or any other compensable level of hearing loss within one year after separation from service.,Service connection is denied for a respiratory/lung disorder (to include COPD and lung nodules) due to lack of evidence showing the condition was incurred in or caused by service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and acquired psychiatric disorders, including major depressive disorder, anxiety, and a panic disorder with agoraphobia. The skin disorder claim is remanded.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and an opinion regarding the relationship between in-service psychiatric episodes and current diagnoses.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals for the issues of service connection for a low back disorder, gastrointestinal disorder (claimed as gastroesophageal reflux disease and constipation), and psychiatric disorder (claimed as PTSD, anxiety, and depression).

The Board has granted service connection for a psychiatric disability and an increased rating for the left clavicle disability. The Veteran's claims are now substantiated.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied, and the Board found that new and material evidence had been received to reopen her previously denied claims of hearing loss and tinnitus. The right wrist ganglion cyst was not rated compensable, and no other conditions met the criteria for service connection.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to obtain medical records and to conduct examinations for the Veteran's claimed disabilities. The case will be remanded for these actions.

The Board has ordered additional development due to the need for substantial compliance with its previous remand directives. The case is now being returned to the RO for further review.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD and an anxiety disorder, needs additional development including obtaining VA treatment records and arranging for a VA examination. The issue will be remanded for further action.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining a VA psychiatric examination and reviewing all relevant records. The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD will be considered again after these steps are completed.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss with a noncompensable rating, effective July 14, 2008. The Veteran withdrew his appeals regarding hypertension and anxiety disorder prior to the promulgation of a decision.

The Veteran's service-connected major depressive disorder and general anxiety disorder are currently rated at 50 percent, reflecting occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's death was not caused by or a result of his service-connected disabilities, and therefore denied DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including a comprehensive examination to consider all of the Veteran's service-connected disabilities and their combined effect on his employment.