Anxiety Board decisions

The Board found that the Veteran's service-connected anxiety state did not contribute substantially or materially to his death, and thus denied service connection for the cause of his death.

The Veteran's claim seeking an earlier effective date for the grant of a 50% disabling evaluation for PTSD is dismissed as it cannot be established by a request for revision based on CUE due to a final rating decision in November 1947.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have PTSD at any time since filing his claim, and therefore service connection for this disability is denied.

The Board has remanded the case for further examination and opinion to determine if the Veteran's current psychiatric disorders are related to his active service.

The Board has granted service connection for coronary artery disease (CAD) as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected chronic anxiety reaction, moderate, major depressive disorder, and diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's anxiety disorder is rated at 70 percent from November 15, 2005 forward. The effective date for the TDIU and DEA awards has been set as of August 30, 2004.

The case is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and clarifying the appellant's attorney's comments.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete adjudication of service connection claims and a need for clarification regarding the appellant's ability to work.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have an acquired psychiatric disorder that can be related to his period of service, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD and an anxiety disorder with features of PTSD, is related to his service in Vietnam. The claim for service connection is granted.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to obtain the Veteran's service treatment records and other relevant medical evidence. The Veteran will be scheduled for examinations to determine the nature and etiology of her claimed conditions, including fibroids, anxiety, leg pain, hypertension, migraine headaches, and chronic bronchitis.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and stress/anxiety disorder, is being remanded due to incomplete records and the need for further examination.

The Board has granted a higher rating of 100 percent for the Veteran's generalized anxiety disorder effective September 2, 2008.

The Board has ordered a remand for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and conducting a psychiatric examination to determine if the Veteran's current psychiatric disorders are related to his service.

The Board found that the Veteran did not provide sufficient information about in-service stressors to support a diagnosis of PTSD and denied his claims for service connection for PTSD, residuals of a head injury, depression, and anxiety.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an anxiety disorder is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a VA examination and obtaining relevant medical records.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination assessing his employability given his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional medical records and Social Security Administration disability benefits information. The case will be reviewed again after the requested development.

The Veteran's unauthorized medical services claim is being remanded for further development, including obtaining medical records and opinions regarding the nature of the emergency and feasibility of VA facilities.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for effective dates prior to November 29, 2004 for his service-connected generalized anxiety disorder, TDIU, and DEA benefits. The evidence did not support earlier effective dates.