Anxiety Board decisions

The Board found no evidence to support the Veteran's claim of service connection for his current psychiatric disorder, and denied both his initial compensable rating claim for residuals of a left hernia repair and his extraschedular rating claim. The Veteran's residuals of a left hernia are currently rated as noncompensable.

The Veteran's anxiety disorder and depressive disorder are rated at 50 percent, warranting a higher rating than the current 30 percent. Service connection for diabetes mellitus is not established.

The Veteran's major depression and anxiety disorder were granted a 70 percent evaluation effective October 20, 2004.

The Board has determined that there is no current diagnosis of anxiety or depressive disorder other than PTSD. Therefore, the claim for service connection for these conditions is denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran currently has an anxiety disorder, not otherwise specified (NOS), which is more likely than not related to his military service. The claim for PTSD was previously denied and is no longer at issue.

The Board found that the Veteran's disabilities resulting from a May 6, 2007 motor vehicle accident were due to his own willful misconduct and denied all claims for service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's anxiety disorder does not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher rating than 30 percent, and his diabetes mellitus does not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher rating than 20 percent.

The Veteran's claim of entitlement to an increased rating for his service-connected anxiety disorder was denied by operation of law due to his failure to report for a scheduled VA examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and a higher evaluation for his left hip disability were denied. The appeal was based on new evidence that reopened the claim, but no specific rating or effective date is assigned.

The Board finds that the Veteran does not have a diagnosis of PTSD and his adjustment disorder with anxiety is not related to service. Therefore, service connection for a psychiatric disability is denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a scar on the back of the head with migraines, finding no evidence of such condition in service or post-service. The psychiatric disorder claim is pending.

The Veteran's current anxiety disorder was not incurred during service and the Board finds that it is more likely related to his non-service-connected seizure disorder.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for an anxiety disorder and a left knee disorder, as well as his claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for his chronic right cervicothoracic paraspinal muscle strain. The decision also notes that additional development is needed prior to further consideration of these claims.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as anxiety disorder, not otherwise specified, was incurred in or caused by active service and grants the claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining unit histories of the Veteran's service at Da Nang Air Base and conducting a VA psychiatric examination to determine if any diagnosed psychiatric disability is related to his active service.

The Veteran's claim for PTSD was denied, but his anxiety disorder claim was granted due to the preponderance of evidence in favor of a connection between his military service and his anxiety disorder.

The Board has determined that the appellant's current anxiety disorder is related to his military service and grants service connection for this condition. However, there is no evidence of a current diagnosis of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD and GAD, must be remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding the in-service stressor. The case will be returned to the RO for further development.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and further verification of his claimed stressors.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and examination to address service connection for various psychiatric disorders, including PTSD. The Veteran's representative raised issues regarding hearing loss, tremors, and a skin condition.