Anxiety Board decisions

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, entitlement to a compensable evaluation for verruca vulgaris of the penis, and entitlement to special monthly compensation based on the loss of use of a creative organ. The appeals are all denied.

The veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including anxiety, depressive neurosis, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), is being remanded due to the need for additional evidence and clarification of his medical records.

Service connection for irritable bowel syndrome and a rating of 10% have been granted.,A 30% rating has been assigned for headaches since August 10, 1998.

The Board has determined that the veteran's anxiety reaction warrants a 50 percent disability rating effective July 24, 2002.

The Board has remanded the claims of increased ratings for schizophrenia and generalized anxiety disorder, as well as the issue regarding an earlier effective date for the 30 percent rating for dermatophytosis. The underlying service connection issues are considered to be decided based on the merits.

The Board found no evidence of a chronic mental disability due to an undiagnosed illness during service and denied the veteran's claim.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities have not worsened to the extent that they preclude him from performing his occupation as a cook, and the occupation is not unsuitable on the basis of his specific employment handicap.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for service connection for the cause of death and for Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance under chapter 35, finding that the veteran did not have a permanent total service-connected disability at the time of his death or any evidence linking his death to a service-connected condition.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining treatment records and scheduling a VA psychiatric examination.

The veteran's appeal for an increased evaluation of his service-connected anxiety reaction and PTSD was dismissed due to the death of the veteran during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to substantiate the veteran's claim for service connection for anxiety and depression, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for service-connected psychosis is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA medical records and a psychiatric examination.

The veteran's multiple chronic conditions, including coronary artery disease and generalized anxiety disorder, prevent him from dressing, attending to his wants of nature, and protecting himself from daily hazards. He is not blind or helpless, nor does he require the regular aid and attendance of another person due to being housebound.

The veteran's request for an increased rating for his generalized anxiety disorder is being remanded due to the need to obtain additional treatment records and determine if a personal hearing should be scheduled.

The Board has determined that the veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as anxiety disorder, is due to disease or injury incurred in service. The heart disorder claim requires further examination and evidence.

The Board granted an effective date of January 17, 2000 for the award of a total rating for compensation purposes based on individual unemployability due to service-connected schizophrenia with anxiety.

The Board has granted effective dates of January 26, 1998 for the grant of service connection for PTSD and an increased rating to 70 percent for PTSD with anxiety and conversion features. The TDIU was also granted on this date.

The veteran's appeals for increased ratings and earlier effective dates were denied. The case is remanded to the RO for further action.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a new examination. The veteran's claims will be readjudicated after this is done.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a psychiatric disorder and a left knee disorder, finding that new evidence did not warrant reopening of his claim for a psychiatric disorder, and that both conditions are not related to service.