Anxiety Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a new VA examination to assess his current level of disability due to adjustment disorder with anxiety.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for anxiety and depression is being remanded due to the need for additional medical evidence and a nexus opinion.

The Veteran's claims for an effective date prior to June 1, 2005 and a higher initial evaluation for anxiety disorder are being remanded due to the need for additional development of his claim.

The Board has determined, based on the medical and satisfactory lay evidence, that the Veteran's current anxiety disorder was incurred during her active service. Therefore, service connection for anxiety disorder is granted.

The Board has determined that the appellant's dysthymic disorder and generalized anxiety disorder are related to his military service, including a back injury he sustained in service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's psychiatric disabilities, including PTSD, are not related to his active military service and have denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for new examinations and a SOC on his back disability claim. The TDIU issue will be deferred until the rating decision on generalized anxiety disorder.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including anxiety and adjustment disorder with depression, is being remanded due to the need for additional development of his medical records.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not render him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, anxiety, and depression is being remanded due to the need for additional development of his medical records.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a Travel Board hearing. The issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including depression, anxiety attacks, and PTSD, remains on appeal.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of PTSD and there is no evidence linking his currently diagnosed psychiatric disabilities to his military service. Therefore, the claim for service connection was denied.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, and the evidence does not support a higher evaluation.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including depression, anxiety, and PTSD. The evidence submitted since the previous denial shows that the Veteran has been diagnosed with PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case for compliance with the terms discussed in the joint motion, including scheduling a VA psychiatric examination and considering all evidence of record.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current back condition and acquired psychiatric disorder are not related to his active service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a VA psychiatric examination.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric condition, including generalized anxiety disorder, depression, and dementia, is found to be related to his service-connected osteoarthritis. The Veteran also meets the criteria for a TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's hepatitis C with cirrhosis and end state liver disease is service-connected.,The Veteran's adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood is secondary to his service-connected hepatitis C.

The Board has decided to remand the claim for further development and consideration.