Anxiety Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim encompasses all of his current acquired psychiatric disabilities, including PTSD. The case is REMANDED to obtain additional information that may corroborate the Veteran's claimed stressors and to schedule a VA examination to assess the nature and etiology of all current psychiatric disabilities.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine the Veteran's current psychiatric conditions and their relationship to service, including verifying in-service stressors for PTSD.

The Veteran's current diagnosed psychiatric disorders were not present during military service or are causally related to any disease, injury, or incident in service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's experiences in service likely precipitated his schizophrenia, which is now diagnosed. Therefore, the claim for service connection for schizophrenia is granted.

The Veteran's claims for an initial compensable evaluation for bilateral hearing loss, service connection for a skin condition, and service connection for a nervous condition (PTSD, Anxiety, Panic Attacks) were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support the grant of any of these claims.

The Board found that the Veteran's diagnosed major depressive disorder with panic disorder and anxiety did not have its onset in service or is related to exposure to DDT in service. The claim for service connection was denied.

The Board has determined that a new VCAA notice is required to be provided to the appellant, as it relates to the conditions for which the Veteran was service connected at the time of his death and the evidence needed to substantiate the DIC claim based on those conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected generalized anxiety disorder and depressive disorder are currently rated at 30 percent, the minimum rating for moderate disability. The symptoms do not warrant a higher rating.

The Board has granted service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that his psychiatric disorder, which began in service and was aggravated by service, contributed to his suicide.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have PTSD or major depression or anxiety disorder other than PTSD related to his military service and denied both claims.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and other mental health conditions, as well as headaches, are being remanded to allow for further development of the record.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and anxiety disorder NOS, as well as his claim for TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional development of evidence.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a new hearing before a Veterans Law Judge at her local RO.

The Veteran's anxiety disorder is being remanded for further examination and opinion regarding its relationship to his service-connected irritable bowel disease with gastritis and cholecystectomy.

The Veteran's PTSD was previously rated at 30 percent, and the evaluation has been increased to 50 percent effective March 11, 2004. The evaluation for PTSD from September 19, 2008 is now 70 percent.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining verification of in-service stressors and scheduling a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the claims for hypertension and anxiety to allow for a comprehensive examination and opinion regarding service connection, evaluation, and any secondary or aggravation issues.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including adjudicating claims of service connection for depression, anxiety, and mood swings secondary to service-connected disorders. The Veteran's ability to work considering all her service-connected disabilities will also be assessed.

The Veteran's adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood is related to his military service. The Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of PTSD.

The Board found that the appellant's personality disorder was not incurred in service and his current acquired psychiatric disorders are not related to service or any incident therein, including aggravation.