Anxiety Board decisions

The Veteran's generalized anxiety disorder and dysthymia have been rated at 50 percent since March 2005. The current rating adequately reflects the severity of his symptoms, which include excessive worry, restlessness, decreased concentration, irritability, muscle tension, sleep disturbance, low energy, low self-esteem, poor concentration, and suicidal ideation.

The Veteran's unauthorized medical expenses incurred on May 2, 2008 for treatment by LifeNet and at the Wadley ER were approved as all charges were related to an emergent condition that required immediate medical attention.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for a TDIU for the period prior to October 13, 2004.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, anxiety disorder, and major depressive disorder, is currently rated at 50 percent disabling. The evidence shows significant impairment in social and occupational functioning but not to the extent warranting a higher rating.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to a hearing request.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's adjustment disorder with anxiety and assigned a 30 percent rating, effective October 10, 2007. The Veteran's condition is currently shown to be productive of occupational and social impairment with occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform occupational tasks.

The Board has recharacterized the issue on appeal as one for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD. The Veteran's claim is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination to clarify whether he currently suffers from any acquired psychiatric disorders (other than PTSD) that had their onset in service or are otherwise related to his period of active duty.

The Veteran's claim is being remanded for additional development due to the need for a VA examination and further analysis of his psychiatric disorder claims.

The Board found that the Veteran's paranoid schizophrenia had its onset during his second period of active service and granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claims for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 have been denied as he no longer has a rash affecting his hands, feet, and legs.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for various conditions including depression and anxiety, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), arthritis/osteoarthritis of the feet, toes, and ankles, an epididymal cyst, skin lesions, and a deviated nasal septum. The Board finds that additional development is needed to determine if these conditions are related to his military service.,The Veteran is seeking increased rating for his deviated nasal septum. The Board finds that additional development is needed to determine the current severity of this disability.,The Veteran is seeking service connection for depression and anxiety, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), arthritis/osteoarthritis of the feet, toes, and ankles, an epididymal cyst, skin lesions, and a deviated nasal septum. The Board finds that additional development is needed to determine if these conditions are related to his military service.,The Veteran is seeking service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), arthritis/osteoarthritis of the feet, toes, and ankles, an epididymal cyst, skin lesions, and a deviated nasal septum. The Board finds that additional development is needed to determine if these conditions are related to his military service.,The Veteran is seeking service connection for depression and anxiety, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), arthritis/osteoarthritis of the feet, toes, and ankles, an epididymal cyst, skin lesions, and a deviated nasal septum. The Board finds that additional development is needed to determine if these conditions are related to his military service.,The Veteran is seeking increased rating for his deviated nasal septum. The Board finds that additional development is needed to determine the current severity of this disability.

The Veteran's generalized anxiety disorder is currently evaluated at 50 percent, and the Board finds that it does not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for further development, including a VA examination and stressor verification. The issue remains pending as the Veteran has not provided sufficient information to identify claimed stressors.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, depressive disorder, and anxiety disorder, requires further development due to conflicting diagnoses and unverified stressors.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for a psychiatric disability, which includes an anxiety disorder with panic attacks. The Board is now required to decide whether this reopened claim should be granted.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD and the residuals of a head injury, finding that there was no credible evidence supporting the claimed stressors or current disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including anxiety disorder, PTSD, a right upper arm lump, jungle rot, skin disease, and hypertension are denied as there is no evidence of current diagnoses or a link to service.

The Board denied service connection for a chronic psychiatric disorder manifested by anxiety and depression, finding no current evidence of such a condition. Service connection was not granted for the middle and low back disorder.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for generalized anxiety disorder and depressive disorder is being remanded to the RO for further review, including consideration of newly submitted evidence.

The Board has granted service connection for an anxiety disorder and a lumbar spine disability, finding that the Veteran's current psychiatric problems and back issues are related to his in-service misdiagnosis of retinitis pigmentosa and injury during service. The effective date is not specified.