Anxiety Board decisions

The Board finds that the Veteran's current acquired psychiatric disorder is as likely as not caused or aggravated by his service-connected bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus disabilities, granting service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board found that the Veteran's current psychiatric conditions, including anxiety and depressive disorders, did not manifest during service or due to a disease incurred in service. The Board also determined that his claims were not based on a presumptive basis.

The Board has remanded the case for a new VA examination to determine if the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically Generalized Anxiety Disorder, is related to his active service or preexisted and was aggravated by it.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased evaluation and TDIU, but granted service connection for generalized anxiety disorder.

The Veteran's adjustment disorder with anxiety, depression, and sleep problems was granted a 30 percent rating effective April 20, 2010. The previous ratings were for the period prior to this date.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's anxiety disorder, depression, and PTSD are related to his service in Vietnam, and thus grants service connection for these conditions.

The Board has decided the case requires further development due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's psychiatric conditions, specifically PTSD and anxiety disorder.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of a head injury, claimed as dizziness; anxiety disorder; and missing toenail on the left foot. The claim for service connection for a back disorder was reopened but remains denied.

The Veteran's service-connected generalized anxiety disorder is currently rated at 30 percent, and the Board finds that this rating adequately reflects his current level of impairment.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient verification of the Veteran's reported stressors. The RO is instructed to conduct further searches and provide a VA examination if necessary.

The Board has determined that the case must be remanded to obtain additional medical opinions and records, as well as to clarify the cause of the Veteran's death and the etiology of his disabilities.

The Board found that the Veteran's psychiatric disorder, anxiety or depression, did not have onset during service and is unrelated to an injury, disease, or event in service. The claim of service connection for a psychiatric disorder other than posttraumatic stress disorder was denied.

The Veteran's death was caused by his service-connected anxiety neurosis, which aggravated his diagnosed heart conditions. Service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death is granted.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation due to need for aid and attendance or housebound status is being remanded for additional examinations and development of medical records.

The Veteran was granted service connection for anxiety disorder and depressive disorder, but denied service connection for PTSD. The rating assigned is 30 percent.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records from Klamath Falls and readjudicating the issues on service connection.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and additional development of his claim, including obtaining private treatment records.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, depression, and anxiety, is being remanded due to the need for additional evidence and examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus are all service-connected. The decision is based on direct evidence of a link between these conditions and his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, anxiety, and major depressive disorder, is as likely as not attributable to traumatic events during his military service. As such, the claim for service connection is granted.