Anxiety Board decisions

The VA has determined that the veteran's generalized anxiety disorder does not warrant an increased evaluation beyond the current 30 percent rating.

The Board has reopened the appellant's claim for service connection for the cause of death, but finds that further development is necessary to determine if the Veteran's service-connected anxiety reaction contributed to his death.

The VA determined that the Veteran's current anxiety disorder is not causally or etiologically related to service.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and found that new and material evidence has been submitted. The case will be remanded to determine if there is a nexus between the Veteran's current psychiatric disorders and his active service.

The Veteran's death was not caused by a service-connected disability, and therefore DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318 are denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hepatitis C, pseudofolliculitis barbae, and an acquired psychiatric disability (including PTSD, depression, and anxiety), finding no evidence of these conditions in service or linking them to service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for further development and consideration of his claims, including potential service connection for PTSD and a lung disorder secondary to PTSD.

The Veteran seeks service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including anxiety disorder, depression, and PTSD. The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete development regarding the claimed stressors and the need for a VA examination.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including myocardial infarction with myocardial revascularization and anxiety with depression, are of such severity as to preclude him from securing or maintaining substantially gainful employment. As a result, the Board has granted a TDIU rating.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression.

The Board has determined that the Veteran is entitled to service connection for an anxiety disorder, which was a result of his military service. The diagnosis of PTSD could not be established due to lack of consistent diagnoses in VA outpatient records and conflicting opinions from different psychiatrists.

The Board has remanded the case for compliance with legal requirements and to provide the Veteran an opportunity to submit evidence supporting his claims, including stressor verification.

The Veteran's psychiatric disability, diagnosed as bipolar I disorder and anxiety disorder, was incurred in active service.

The Veteran was granted a TDIU from January 28, 2003 to March 9, 2006 due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for major depressive disorder and anxiety. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to his active military service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a VA psychiatric examination to determine if any current psychiatric disorder is related to service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current diagnoses of anxiety disorder and PTSD are related to his military service, including combat experiences in Vietnam. The decision grants service connection for these conditions.

The Board found that the Veteran has a current diagnosis of an anxiety disorder with posttraumatic stress disorder features related to traumatic events in service, and granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board denied service connection for the appellant's claimed conditions, including anxiety disorder, irritable bowel syndrome, ulcers and stomach problems, hypothyroidism, and low B-12 level, all of which were determined to be not related to his in-service exposure to missile fuel.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for depression, anxiety, and panic attacks. However, the TDIU issue is being held in abeyance until the reopening of the depression claim is finalized.